Radon Screening
According to Health Canada, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In fact, it is responsible for 17% of all lung cancer deaths in Canada each year, exceeding that of asbestos.
Our home Inspectors are fully trained professionals to conduct a radon test in accordance to Health Canada Guidelines for a 91 day (long term test). Please note radon testing is included with a Premium Home Inspection.
What is Radon Testing?
The problem with radon is that it is an odourless and invisible gas. The only way to know if a home contains dangerous levels of radon is to test for it. What might surprise you is the fact that one house can have radon levels next to zero while the house next door can have levels that are off the charts. The levels of Radon do tend to fluctuate depending on the weather, humidity, the home’s construction and the time of year.
For example, winter is the best time to test for radon because windows and doors tend to be kept shut during most of the season, which allows any toxins in the home to build up. This provides a good reading on indoor air quality and radon levels a household is exposed to.
Homeowners are encouraged to test for radon, and book a radon test with one of our trained home inspectors in order to ensure accurate test results.
For example, winter is the best time to test for radon because windows and doors tend to be kept shut during most of the season, which allows any toxins in the home to build up. This provides a good reading on indoor air quality and radon levels a household is exposed to.
Homeowners are encouraged to test for radon, and book a radon test with one of our trained home inspectors in order to ensure accurate test results.
Short-Term and Long-Term Testing
There are two types of tests: a short-term test and a long-term test. A short-term tester is placed in the lower level of the home, a basement for example, for 3 days. Then the tester is picked up by the inspector and sent to the lab for analysis. Test results are back within 3 -5 days and are sent to you electronically. Getting a short-term radon test is a quick way to screen a home for radon – the test will highlight whether further investigation or mitigation is required.
Benefits of Radon Testing:
Testing is easy
Remediation is easy and cost efficient
Concentrated levels of radon over an extended period of time is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking
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Home Inspection Packages and Services
Essential Home Inspection
The complete essential home inspection that every home must get – no exception – covering the basement to roof and exceeds industry standards.
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Our most popular complete home inspection includes an Indoor Air Quality Assessment and Thermal Imaging, looking for heat loss, assessing energy efficiency and looking for value even behind the walls.
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The Mike Holmes' inspection that goes even further. Protect not only your family's safety but also their health by assessing the Indoor Air Quality and Radon levels in the home.
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Breathe Easy with Specialty or Add-on services that can be added to your Mike Holmes Inspection package, including screening for radon gas, or mold testing for your family health & peace of mind.
Expert Witness Services
Our home inspectors can provide specialty expert witness services, providing neutral third party expert opinions based on his/her evaluation of a home.
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According to Health Canada, radon is the second leading cause of radon induced lung cancer in non-smokers. In fact, it is responsible for 16% deaths in Canada each year.
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Mike Holmes Inspectors use a moisture meter and infrared camera to check areas of concern for possible moisture infiltration.
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Mike Holmes offers packages that can help identify harmful bacteria in your Well water.
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