Blog

Radon is often not talked about as the effects aren't immediate, but if it isn't addressed, it can ultimately lead to premature death. To...

If you're experiencing multiple respiratory health issues, undetected Radon in your home might be why. Great West Radon discusses.

Radon testing is an important part of buying and selling a home, but what length is acceptable? Great West Radon discusses short and long te

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