Your Radon Safety Starts Here

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors, particularly in basements and poorly ventilated spaces. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can increase the risk of lung cancer, making it a significant health concern for homeowners.

Yes, radon levels can vary based on factors such as weather, time of year, type of house and ventilation. That’s why it’s important to conduct regular testing.

Because radon levels fluctuate inside a house, affected by many factors like weather conditions and outside atmospheric pressure. Radon measurements have to be taken and averaged over months. It is common to conduct 4 consecutive tests over a 3 month period, as well as a one year test, to determine the average level of radon in your home.

While radon testing is not legally required, it is highly recommended by health authorities to ensure the safety of your home and family.

The only way to know if your home has high levels of radon is to test for it.

Being exposed to high levels of radon in your home has the potential to cause lung cancer. Someone that smokes tobacco products might never get lung cancer, but the probability is much higher than a non smoker. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in North America. It is estimated that 16% of all lung cancer cases in Canada are because of high radon exposure. Health Canada estimates 1 in 20 people exposed to high levels of radon have a risk of developing lung cancer. If you smoke, your chances of lung cancer becomes 1 in 3.

An extensive project was conducted by researchers in Canada as part of the Evict Radon National Study Team. The findings of their study is in the "2024 Cross Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities". Their study found approximately 1 in 5 residences in Canada have radon levels above the current Health Canada guideline. 1 in 6 properties in Calgary have radon levels exceeding this level. Okotoks is even higher where 1 in 3 exceed this level. High River and Strathmore are 1 in 4.

Radon exposure does not have immediate symptoms. It is a silent threat, and the only way to detect it is through testing. Long-term exposure can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer.

If high radon levels are detected, we recommend installing a radon mitigation system to reduce radon levels in your home effectively.

Preventative measures include sealing cracks in floors and walls, ensuring proper ventilation, and installing a radon mitigation system if necessary.

A radon mitigation system is designed to reduce radon levels in your home. It typically involves a fan and a network of pipes that vent radon gas from beneath your home to the outside atmosphere, preventing it from entering your living spaces.