So why is it important to test my home?
Here’s why testing your home for radon isn't just a good idea—it's absolutely essential.
1. Radon is a Serious Health Risk You Can’t Ignore
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from the decay of uranium found in soil, rock, and water. When it seeps up into your home and gets trapped, its decay products (tiny radioactive particles) become lodged in your lungs when you breathe, causing DNA damage that can lead to lung cancer.
The Numbers are Alarming: Health organizations estimate that radon is responsible for thousands of lung cancer deaths every year.
A Danger to Everyone: The risk exists for both smokers and non-smokers. While the combined risk for smokers is significantly higher, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Because radon is completely undetectable by your senses—you can't see it, smell it, or taste it—the only way to know if you are at risk is to test your home.
2. Every Home, Everywhere, is at Risk
Many people mistakenly believe that their home is safe because they don't live in a known high-risk area, or because their neighbour's house tested low. This is a myth.
It Varies House-to-House: Radon levels can vary dramatically from one house to the next, even on the same street. Your neighbor's low score offers you no guarantee of your own safety.
No Home is Immune: High radon levels have been found in all types of homes: new or old, drafty or well-sealed, and with or without a basement. The construction materials and how your home interacts with the soil underneath it are the determining factors.
Don't rely on assumptions about your neighbourhood or your house's age. Take control of your indoor air quality and test your home.
3. Testing is Simple, Affordable, and the Crucial First Step
Finding out your home’s radon level is not a complicated process. It's the essential first step that puts you on the path to a safer, healthier home.
Get an Accurate Long-Term Picture: While short-term tests can provide a quick snapshot, a long-term test (one that measures levels over 90 days or more, ideally during the winter) gives you the most accurate reading of your average annual radon exposure.
Professional Expertise: You can purchase a DIY kit, but for the most reliable results we recommend hiring a certified radon measurement professional. At Alberta Radon we don’t just sell radon test devices. Frankly, there are many other places you can buy them. Our experts assess your home to place detectors properly for most accurate results, offer advice to reduce radon entry, and recommend tailored mitigation if needed. Test your home.
4. If You Have a Problem, We Have a Solution
If your test results come back elevated (above the action levels set by organizations like the EPA or Health Canada), don't panic. High radon levels are a common and fixable problem.
As a certified radon mitigation company, we specialize in installing a system that effectively and permanently resolves the issue. The most common and effective solution is a Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD) system. This system:
Uses a special radon fan and vent pipe.
Collects radon gas from beneath your home's foundation.
Vents the gas safely to the outside air, where it is quickly diluted.
Can often reduce radon levels by 80% or more.
The cost of installing a mitigation system is comparable to other common home repairs, and it's a small price to pay for the peace of mind that comes with protecting your family's health. Test your home.
Take Action Today: Test Your Home!
You can't see the threat, but you can certainly find out if it's there. Test your home.
