Radon testing is the essential first step in protecting your home and family. According to Health Canada, the only way to know if radon is present at unsafe levels is to test. Because radon levels can fluctuate daily and vary from one home to another, testing provides the accurate results you need to determine whether further action is required.
Most homeowners begin with an affordable home test kit. It’s quick, accurate, and shows whether or not a Radon Mitigation System should be installed in your home.
- Test in the lowest lived-in level of the home (often the basement).
- Place the device at breathing height (about 20" off the floor), away from walls, vents, or windows.
- Avoid sunlight, drafts, or humidity.
- Run tests for at least 7 days; long-term (30+ days) gives the most reliable results.
- Winter months = better accuracy (when windows/doors stay closed).
