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Testing for Radon can be done two ways: either you do the test yourself, or you can have a CNRPP professional test for you.

This is a testimony from one of our happy clients whose LIFE was changed through radon testing and mitigation. We hope this story helps...

Troubleshoot Airthings Digital Radon Monitors.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can be detected in rock formations and dirt beneath the surface of the Earth. Radon can also be...

Common mistakes when using a home radon test kit.

Part 1 of our Buyer Beware Industry series touched on the first three factors for choosing a Radon mitigation professional;...

Choosing a Radon mitigation professional is as simple as research, and for good reason. There are several factors that you’ll want to...

Lung cancer is a devastating diagnosis. When symptoms appear, the average patient will struggle to find causes for strange new sensations...

Radon testing is essential to protect your home against the threats of this silent killer. But what type of test should you undertake? In Part 2 of our blog series, we look at Long-Term Radon Testing... As we touched on in Part 1 of our series , "What is Radon Testing", short-term testing is a very popular option for homeowners and homebuyers when preliminary results are required immediately. However, it doesn't offer the proper duration and average that long-term testing pro

Over the years, Canadians have been exposed to more and more information and valuable facts on radon gas , but is it as much a concern as it’s made out to be? Our answer… Absolutely. Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in Canada, with radon-related cancers leading to over 3300 deaths per year in our country. And the most devastating fact surrounding this is the fact that they are entirely PREVENTABLE. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon gas dra

Radon testing is essential to protect your home against the threats of this silent killer. But what type of test should you undertake? In Part 1 of our blog series, we look at Short-Term Radon Testing... At Great West Radon, we offer two methods of radon testing: long-term radon testing and short-term radon testing. The duration of long-term radon detectors is a 3-12 months period, and short-term radon testing can give you preliminary results within 96 hours, a popular choice