Opportunities / Inspection and testing

Class 1

Radon testing and mitigation

Fits best: a methodical installer comfortable with certification.

Upfront cost$5K–$20Kexcl. vehicle and startup fee
Price per job$900$150–250 test, $1,000–2,500 mitigation
Monthly sales*$14K~15 jobs a month
Est. run rate*$162K12 active months · 50–65% gross margin

Pros

  • ✓Strong need in Utah and real-estate referrals
  • ✓High margin per job
  • ✓Works all year

Cons

  • !Certification and testing protocols
  • !Little repeat business, so marketing never stops
  • !Check your state’s licensing before you start
Your first three years

What to expect

  1. Year 1

    Launch in about 30 days. Learn the work, collect reviews and build toward 8 jobs a month by month 12.

  2. Year 2

    Reach steady volume, around 15 jobs a month. Add home inspection for the same customers and plan your first hire.

  3. Year 3

    Step from operator to owner. Partner with home inspectors and realtors.

A typical path, not a promise. Your Owner Assessment and 3-year playbook set your actual plan.

Natural add-ons

Sell more to the same customers

Growth path

Partner with home inspectors and realtors.

The details

Vehicle
Van
Repeat customers
Low
Licensing
Medium
Season
Year-round, peaks in winter
Runs on
ProTrak RemodelTrak

Certification (NRPP or state); Utah has high radon levels.

Inspection and testing

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*Monthly sales and run rate are illustrative industry benchmarks for one owner-operated crew at steady volume: price per job × typical jobs a month (15), times 12 active months. They are revenue, not profit, and are not projections, promises or EntrepX member results. Basis: EntrepX working estimate.

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