Alpine Design & Remodeling is encouraging Boulder County homeowners planning winter renovations to test for radon first, following Boulder County Public Health guidance.

Boulder, CO (PRUnderground) November 9th, 2026

As Boulder County homeowners plan winter renovations, especially basement finishes, Alpine Design & Remodeling is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon before work begins.

Alpine Design & Remodeling, an owner-led design-build remodeler boulder homeowners work with on kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home projects, said the planning stage is the easiest time to learn whether a home has a radon problem.

According to Boulder County Public Health, one out of every two homes in Boulder County has elevated radon levels, and the EPA has ranked the county as "Zone 1," meaning the average house will likely exceed the EPA's action level of 4.0 pCi/L.

The county describes radon as an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that enters buildings through cracks, holes and pipes in the foundation, and notes that it is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

Boulder County Public Health says testing for radon is simple and inexpensive, that do-it-yourself test kits are sold at local hardware stores, and that high radon levels are easily remedied.

"If you're about to finish a basement, test first," said Jarred Call, co-founder of Alpine Design & Remodeling. "Once the walls and flooring go in, it's a lot harder to get at the slab. Knowing the number at the start means mitigation can be planned into the project instead of added on afterward."

Basements are a common winter project in Boulder County, and the company said basement remodeling boulder co plans benefit from a radon result before layout and finishes are set, since the space is closest to the foundation.

The same planning applies to larger projects. For whole-home remodeling boulder homeowners are considering, a radon test is one of several simple checks that can shape the scope before design begins.

Homeowners focused on main-floor updates can test at the same time. Many winter projects center on kitchen remodeling in boulder, where layout and finishes are often settled well before construction starts.

Others start with bathroom remodeling boulder co projects, and the company said it is easier to address any radon issue while the house is already being opened up.

"It's a small step, and it's one of the few things in a remodel that's really about the people living in the house," Call said. "We'd rather every client know where they stand before we start."

Alpine Design & Remodeling can be reached at (303) 578-6655.

About Alpine Design & Remodeling

Alpine Design & Remodeling is an owner-led design-build remodeling firm based in Boulder, Colorado, founded by Jarred and Taylor Call. The company provides kitchen, bathroom, basement and whole-home remodeling in Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior and nearby Front Range communities.

Media contact: Jarred Call, Alpine Design & Remodeling, (303) 578-6655, info@alpinedesignremodel.com