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Radon Inspection in Calgary
Why is Certified Radon testing essential?
Radon is a colourless, odorless inert gas, which is #2 cause of lung cancer in Canada. Because of its inert & lite properties, it freely seeps through foundation cracks, mortar joints, deliberate openings beneath showers and toilets, poor slab work under the furnace.
The only way to know is through testing. There are two types of tests, namely Short Term Test & Long Term Test
Key Stats:
- 1 in 6 homes in Calgary has elevated levels
- Newer airtight homes are often at higher risk, due to higher pressure difference.
- Health Canada recommends levels above 200 Bq/m3
How does Radon Testing work in Calgary?
Protect your home from Radon with Radonators. Our C-NRPP certified radon mitigation experts serve the entire Calgary and foothills region, including Okotoks, High River, Cochraine & Airdrie.
We specialize in 360 Degree exclusive radon services, so you have absolute value and peace of mind.
Long Term Testing
The only way to accurately determine the radon levels is through Long Term Testing. As the name suggests, the Radon monitor is placed in the lowest occupied place in your house, for a minimum duration of 91 days to a max of 1 year. Preferably between October and April (Heating season).
Though the digital Radon detector provides almost live radon levels; many also prefer to use the testing kit. Upon the conclusion of 91 days, the testing kit needs to be repackaged and mailed in the preaddressed envelope (the envelope, the test fees are part of the package) to the lab for analysis. Now you just have to wait for the results.
Short Term Testing
Now, as the name suggests, any test performed over a duration of less than 91 days is called Short term test. This type of measurement gives a snapshot of the radon level at that moment of time. Health Canada recomends to take mitigation decisions based on long-term measurements. However, when time is a constraint, the user can choose to use short-term measurement for their decision-making.
We are C-NRPP certified radon measurement professionals. We require the house to be in a minimum of 12 hours of “Closed-house conditions” before the test starts. The test lasts for 96 Hours. At the conclusion of the test, we provide you with the results.
WHY?
Long Term Test
Short Term Test
Short Term Test
The 96 Hours Test
The 96-hour assessment or the short-term test is what most homeowners prefer to do before finalizing the transaction. If the radon levels are above the suggested guidelines, then you are having an option to include the radon mitigation in the cost of your home.
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Service Area: Calgary and Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which type of Radon Testing is the most recommended?
As a licensed radon professional, we will always recommend long-term testing. In comparison to short-term testing, the user gets more reliable data for mitigation decisions.
What is a Radon test kit?
Radon test kit, also known as an Alpha tracking device, is a do-it-yourself device used to measure radon in the most cost-effective way. The house owner place this device in the lowest dwelling space away from direct draft and other objects for a minimum of 91 days. On concluding of the testing the device is packaged and mailed in the preaddressed envelope (the envelope, the test fees are part of the package) for lab analysis.
Is it essential to conduct Radon testing in every calgary homes?
Radon testing in Calgary homes is non-negotiable.
The City of Calgary and surrounding Foothills communities, including Okotoks, High River, Cochrane, and Airdrie, sit atop sedimentary formations and glacial till rich in trace uranium. This geology results in indoor radon levels significantly higher than the national average. In high-risk areas like Cochrane, nearly 1 in 3 houses test above the 200 Bq/m³ safety limit. Furthermore, while groundwater itself is rarely the primary source of exposure, drilled water wells in rural areas can act as conduits, drawing higher levels of radon gas into the home.
Is there any Radon testing required while selling a home?
In light of the radon hazard, the National Building Code (NBC) now requires builders to include radon rough-in in all new construction. While the National Building Code requires rough-ins, only active systems are truly effective at overcoming the “stack effect”
But it’s completely the buyer’s responsibility to test and take action. Alberta’s real estate code doesn’t mandate the testing of Radon before selling a home. However, due to increasing awareness of radon, more home buyers now also require radon tests as part of the home inspection.
Additionally, a recent radon test or having an active mitigation system can be a selling point for your property.
How long does radon test take?
- A typical Radon gas short-term test takes 96 hours. Where were the homeowners to “Closed House Conditions” by keeping all exterior doors and windows shut for 12 hours before and during a radon gas test.
- And a long-term test runs for a minimum of 91 days (ideally done in between Oct and Apr) to 12 Months. The average measurement is used as the north star for mitigation.
Which radon gas detectors are the most reliable?
The selection of type will vary depending on price point, time constraints, and convenience. To categorize, based on:
- Convenience, live monitor, accuracy & quick results. As these devices start giving results almost immediately or within a day, with higher accuracy, without the need of shiping the device for lab analysis. Best for both Short-term and Long-term tests:
- a: RD200 RadonEye
- b: Airthings view plus
- c: Airthings Wave Plus
- d: Airthings radon
- Price point & accuracy. As these are highly affordable, also give highly accurate results because they are used for long-term tests, and upon conclusion, the equipment has to be mailed to the lab for results
- a: Radonova Radon Test Kit
How much does a typical radon test cost?
We offer short-term tests FREE of cost, which will give you a “snapshot” of radon levels at that specific moment. A professional Long-term test ranges from $150 to $300.