Our Services

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  • We provide accurate and reliable radon testing for homes across Central Alberta. Using professional-grade equipment, we measure radon levels to determine if your home is within safe limits. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just want peace of mind, our testing process is simple, fast, and trusted.

  • If elevated radon levels are detected, we offer effective mitigation solutions to reduce radon in your home. Our systems are designed to safely vent radon gas outside, helping protect your health and bring your home within recommended levels.

  • After mitigation, we provide follow-up testing to confirm your system is working properly and radon levels have been reduced. This ensures long-term safety and peace of mind.

  • Working in real estate, we understand the importance of timelines and clear communication. We offer quick turnaround testing for buyers, sellers, and agents to help keep transactions moving smoothly while ensuring everyone is informed.

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The pie chart illustrates how radon-induced lung cancer compares to other health concerns. The annual death rate in Canada from exposure to radon-induced lung cancer is higher than car accidents, carbon monoxide and house fires deaths combined.

Pie chart comparing 4 causes of death: 3200 from radon-induced lung cancer, 1898 from car accidents, 300 from carbon monoxide, and 109 from house fires.

The risk of death from long term exposure to elevated levels of radon is higher than the combined risk of all common accidental deaths. We take precautions against accidental deaths by putting on our seatbelts, wearing lifejackets or ensuring that we have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors – Canadians should also be testing their homes for radon! -Health Canada

Radon Mitigation

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How Radon is Reduced

Radon mitigation works by safely venting radon gas from beneath your home to the outside. A system is installed that uses a pipe and fan to draw radon from below the foundation and release it above the roof, preventing it from entering your living space.

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Effective and Low Maintenance

Radon mitigation systems are highly effective and reduce radon levels They are designed to run continuously, are quiet and energy-efficient, and require minimal maintenance while keeping your home within safe levels.

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Radon Testing

At Central Alberta Radon, we provide professional radon testing services throughout Central Alberta using industry-approved equipment and procedures. Our testing helps homeowners, homebuyers, landlords, and businesses accurately determine radon levels and assess potential health risks.

As a C-NRPP certified radon measurement professional, we ensure every test is performed according to Canadian guidelines, providing reliable and accurate results you can trust. All testing services include a detailed radon report outlining the measured radon levels, testing conditions, and an easy-to-understand explanation of the results. This report can be used for personal records, real estate transactions, or to help determine if mitigation is recommended.

If elevated radon levels are detected, we'll explain your options and provide expert guidance on the next steps to reduce radon levels in your home. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your indoor air quality and your family's health.

The Unfortunate Truth

Radon exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non- smokers. Exposure to high levels of radon in indoor air results in an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The risk of cancer depends on the level of radon and how long a person is exposed to those levels

Illustration of a human head and lungs showing inhalation and exhalation, with particles representing breath flowing in and out. 
- Health Canada

Are children more at risk from radon?

Children may be more sensitive to radon exposure because their lungs are still developing and they can receive a higher radiation dose relative to their body size. Canadian research has shown that children may absorb more radiation than adults when exposed to radon

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- NCCEH

Why Radon Levels Are Higher in Winter.

Radon levels are often higher during colder months because homes are more tightly sealed to keep heat in. This reduces ventilation and allows radon gas to build up indoors. In colder climates like Central Alberta, the temperature difference between the inside of your home and the ground can also draw more radon into the house, especially through basements and foundation openings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can accumulate to high levels and become a risk to the health of you and your family.

    Radon gas breaks down to form radioactive elements that can be inhaled into the lungs. In the lungs, radon continues to breakdown, creating radioactive particles that release small bursts of energy. This energy is absorbed by nearby lung tissue, damaging the lung cells. When cells are damaged, they have the potential to result in cancer when they reproduce.

  • The air pressure inside your home is usually lower than in the soil surrounding the foundation. This difference in pressure draws air and other gases, including radon, from the soil into your home.

    Radon can enter a home any place it finds an opening where the house contacts the ground: cracks in foundation floor and walls, construction joints, gaps around service pipes, support posts, window casements, floor drains, sumps or cavities inside walls.

  • Uranium is a common element found everywhere in the earth's crust, as a result radon gas can be found in almost all homes in Canada. Concentrations differ greatly across the country, but are usually higher in areas where there is a higher amount of uranium in underlying rock and soil.

    Radon concentration levels will vary from one house to another, even if they are similar designs and next door to each other. The only way to be sure of the radon level in your home is to test.

  • Radon is typically fixed by installing a mitigation system that vents the gas safely outside the home. A pipe and fan are used to pull radon from beneath the house and release it outside, preventing it from building up indoors.

    These systems are effective, quiet, and can significantly reduce radon levels to a safe range.

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