If you are buying or selling a home you should consider having a radon test performed. Before you buy, determine if the home has high levels of radon before final sales transaction.

Real estate professionals address many aspects of buying and selling homes. However, they should not be offering technical advice regarding radon testing and health risks. This should be addressed by certified radon measurement providers like Radon Control and local health authorities.

Recommended Radon Guideline for Real-estate Transactions

Health Canada recommends long term radon measurements however they note, in some cases, a more rapid indication of radon concentration may be required. There are very important protocols for taking short-term radon tests (2 - 7 days) and it is imperative that they be strictly followed.