Radon Myths and Facts

Myth: Radon testing is expensive and complicated and must be performed by a home inspector.

Fact: Radon testing is very simple. You can purchase a radon test kit on our website and perform the test by yourself.

Myth: Our CO2 detector would sound an alarm if the radon levels were too high.

Fact: Radon gas cannot be detected by CO2 detectors or by your senses. This colorless, odorless and tasteless gas can be detected only by radon testing devices.

Myth: High radon levels can not be fixed.

Fact: Radon levels in your home can be lowered by taking simple steps. For more details, visit our radon mitigation website.

Myth: My neighbor's radon test was negative, so my house is also radon-free.

Fact: Radon gas concentration will vary from house to house. Even identical houses standing next to each other will have different radon concentrations.

Myth: Our house has a crawlspace, so radon is not an issue for us.

Fact: Every building that is connected to the ground might have high levels of radon gas. The only way to be sure is to have it tested.

Myth: Radon is not a problem in our province.

Fact: High radon levels can be found in every province or territory. The only way to be sure is to have your house tested.

Myth: Radon gas is only a problem in old houses.

Fact: Radon gas can be present in old houses, new houses, small houses or big houses. The age of the house will not affect radon gas concentration.