RADON TESTING

Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. Radon gas can enter a home very easily through cracks in foundation floors and walls, gaps around service pipes (sewer, water lines), floor drains and non-sealed sump pits. Too much radon can have a negative impact on your health.

Exposure to high levels of radon gas can lead to an increased risk of developing lung cancer.*

Radon can be found in almost every building in Canada and the levels can vary greatly from home to home.1 Testing for radon is affordable and can give you peace of mind to know your family is safe from exposure, and since you can't see, smell or taste it, the only way to know if the air in your home has high radon concentrations is to test for it!

*About Radon - Health Canada

To get the most accurate radon testing results, we suggest deploying a radon detector during the colder months when your home is closed-up for the heating season.

Highest radon concentrations are most likely to occur in basements and lower floors, therefore, we suggest the sample should be collected in the normal occupancy area (an area that is occupied for more than 4 hours per day) of the lowest occupied/finished level of the building. The instructions in your radon test kit will walk you through steps to determine the best area to place the test.

With decades of experience in air quality testing, RPC is a local trusted reliable source of laboratory testing. We perform testing in our in-house analytical laboratory, which leads to faster turnaround times for test results, immediate access to detailed information about your test, and access to RPC’s highly trained radon analysts from beginning to end.

✔   RPC is Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) certified.
✔   RPC's quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015.

ORDER YOUR RADON TEST KIT TODAY!
You can easily order your radon test kit in one of two ways:

1. Online: Place your order quickly and securely online.

2. By Phone: Call RPC directly at 506.452.1212 or 1.800.563.0844 during regular business hours to process your order over the phone with your credit card.

Don’t wait—ensure your home is safe from radon. Order now!

SET: The radon detector can be easily self-deployed in minutes! We suggest placing the radon detector on the lowest occupied level of your home. Follow the instructions that came with your radon kit to help determine the best place for it in your home.

WAIT: Once the detector is set-up it must remain untouched in your dwelling for a minimum of 3 months to get an accurate reading of the level of radon.

RETURN: After 3 months, return the radon detector sample to RPC in the pre-addressed envelope provided. Results will be available within 10 business days of RPC receiving the sample.

Please note: Radon test kits can also be picked-up and returned in person at our RPC Fredericton and Moncton facilities. Please contact us for more info.

Your results will be available within 10 business days of RPC receiving your returned radon detector sample. Your results will explain if your test meets or exceeds the Canadian guideline of 200 Becquerels per cubic metre. If your result exceeds the recommended guideline, know that remediation is economical and easy to accomplish. We recommend you contact a radon mitigation professional for advice on how to effectively remove the radon in your home.

RPC also provides analysis for commercial and public buildings and can offer bulk pricing for larger projects. Please contact us for more info.

• Top 5 Reasons to Test for Radon (PDF)

• Radon Kit Information and Instructions (PDF)