Radon Testing & Mitigation

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is present outdoors and within every building. The problem arises when too much radon accumulates inside a building and becomes an indoor air quality issue and health hazard. You cannot see, smell or taste radon and as a result, elevated levels could be present inside a building and you would never know without testing for it.

Health Canada conducted radon testing across the country in approximately 14,000 homes. Their final report determined that approximately 7% of all homes across the country have radon levels above our national guideline of 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m³). Health Canada’s report concluded that “there are no areas of the country that are ‘radon free’. The report also concluded that “the only way to know if a home has an elevated level of radon is to test, regardless of the location”.

It should be noted that this concept applies to all buildings, not just homes.

C-NRPP Certified Staff

Pinchin’s Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) certified staff deliver professional radon testing and mitigation services for due diligence and occupant health and safety. We can design cost-effective solutions that will effectively reduce radon in any home or building.

Radon Test Kits

Testing for radon is a relatively simple procedure when testing a single-family dwelling but is more complicated when testing a larger building such as a school or office building. Considerations include occupancy patterns within rooms or areas, and the proximity of the device to the floor, walls, ceiling, other objects and mechanical systems in the test area.

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