Free radon testing · Edmonton
Edmonton-area homes
1 in 6 Edmonton-area homes test high for radon.
In the 2024 Cross-Canada Radon Survey, about 1 in 6 homes in the Edmonton area tested at or above Canada's guideline of 200 Bq/m³. A long-term test is the only way to know where yours stands.
How it works
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Book your free test
Send us your details. We'll reach out to confirm your address and timing.
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Long-term test
Health Canada recommends a test of at least 3 months, ideally in fall or winter.
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Your result and a plan
You'll get your level in Bq/m³ compared with the Canadian guideline of 200 Bq/m³, and what to do next if it's high.
Radon in Edmonton, by the numbers
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Health Canada, Radon: What you need to knowEdmonton-area homes at or above 200 Bq/m³
Evict Radon / University of Calgary, 2024 Cross-Canada Radon Surveyminimum length of a long-term radon test
Health Canada, Testing your home for radonreduction from the most common fix, in most homes
Health Canada, Reducing radon levels in your homeQuestions
How much does a radon test cost?
Nothing. Our radon tests are free. Book online and we'll contact you to confirm the details.
What is radon?
A radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. You can't see it, smell it or taste it.
Source: Health Canada, About radon · Health Canada, Radon: What you need to know
What level is too high?
The Canadian guideline is 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m³). Above that, Health Canada recommends reducing it.
Source: Health Canada, Radon: What you need to know · Health Canada, Reducing radon levels in your home
How long does a test take?
Health Canada recommends a long-term test of at least 3 months, ideally during fall or winter.
Source: Health Canada, Testing your home for radon · Health Canada, Radon: What you need to know
Does my neighbour's result tell me mine?
No. Health Canada says levels vary from one house to another, even next door. Each home needs its own test.
Source: Health Canada, About radon
Can high radon be fixed?
Yes. Health Canada says the most common method lowers radon by more than 80% in most homes, can be installed in less than a day, and costs about the same as other common home repairs.
Who should do the fix?
Health Canada recommends a contractor certified through the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP).