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What Radon Services Do We Offer?
Professional Radon Testing
Radon Mitigation Systems
Sub-Slab Depressurization
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
According to the World Health Organization, “Radon is a radioactive gas that has no smell, colour or taste. Radon is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in all rocks and soils. Radon can also be found in water.
- Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which may be found in high concentrations in indoor environments, such as homes and workplaces.
- Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer.
- Radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending on the national average radon level and smoking prevalence.
- Lung cancer risk is higher for smokers due to synergistic effects of radon and cigarette smoking.
- Well-tested, durable and cost-efficient methods exist for preventing radon entry into new buildings and reducing radon in existing buildings.
- Radon concentration indoors can easily be measured with a small passive detector.
FREE TEST KITS & UP TO $2,500
Nova Scotia Radon Reduction Grant Program
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, and it’s undetectable without testing. Eligible low-income households in Nova Scotia can apply for free kits and funding. Learn More