Radon Navigator™​ Self-Guided Pathway

​Most homeowners only test for radon once every few years, but mitigation is a one‑time, high‑stakes decision. It can be confusing, expensive, and difficult to evaluate without guidance.
This is also where families are most vulnerable to misinformation, inconsistent standards, and unnecessary costs.
​The goal of this guide is to give you clear, trustworthy, step‑by‑step support so you can make confident decisions and avoid common pitfalls in the radon decision making and mitigation processes.
Informed Decision Making
​Understanding your radon situation is the first step toward feeling confident about what to do next. This section of the Self-Guided Pathway brings together clear, unbiased information to help you make an informed decision — from understanding your test result and risk to exploring your options and learning what mitigation involves. 
Move through these resources at your own pace. When you’re ready, you’ll know whether mitigation is the right choice for your home.
Step 1 — Understand Radon ​
​This guide provides a plain‑language grounding in what radon is and why it matters.
​​Step 2 — Test for Radon
​When to test, how to test, what type of test to use, and how to avoid common mistakes.
​Step 3 — Understand the Risk Associated With Your Test Result​
​See the long‑term radon risk associated with your radon level — in simple, plain‑language estimates.
Step 4 — Review How National Radon Organizations Interpret Your Radon Level
See actions national health organizations recommend for your radon level.
Step 5 — Check Your Radon Options
​Step 6 — Review Mitigation 
Review the pros and cons of a radon mitigation system.
Mitigation Steps
​If you’ve decided to mitigate, this section of the Self-Guided Pathway guides you through what comes next. Here you’ll find practical, step‑by‑step information and suggestions about every phase of the mitigation process. These resources are designed to help you feel ready, supported, and confident as you move forward with mitigation.
​​Step 1 - Seek and Evaluate Bids
​Select Contractors to Give You a Bid
​Not all radon contractors are not alike — and the differences matter.
Contractor Requirements to Complete the Bid
​​A step‑by‑step look at how a proper on‑site evaluation and system design should be completed by the mitigation contractor before a bid is written.
​​What a Bid Should Include
​​A clear checklist of the details every written bid should provide, from diagnostics to system design and post‑test expectations.​
​​How to Evaluate a Bid
​​How to read a bid with confidence, recognize red flags, and ensure you’re getting a complete system.
​Step 2 — Hire the Mitigator & Sign the Contract
​How to Hire a Mitigator
​What to look for in a qualified professional.
​Require a Contract Not Just a Bid
​Plain‑language explanations of contracts, warranties, and consumer protections.
​​Step 3 - Monitor The Mitigation Process
What Happens During Mitigation ​ ​
​What to expect and look for before, during, and after installation.
​​After Mitigation
​​Post‑testing, system checks, and long‑term peace of mind.
​​Looking for more personalized support? The Radon Navigator™ program offers free, one-on-one guidance from trained volunteers who understand testing, bids, contracts, and mitigation.