Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, more than most people think. Homes exceeding Health Canada’s action limit are found all throughout the province. Test results can vary widely between houses, even on the same street, but certain areas are known to have higher levels than others. Guelph for example, had a Health Canada survey done in 2012 which found roughly 18% of surveyed homes in the city exceeded the guideline of 200 Bq/m3. It is enough of an issue in Guelph (and many other municipalities) that the municipal building code was recently updated to require radon mitigation systems built into all new construction homes.

  • Active Sub-Slab Depressurization (ASD) mitigation systems are highly effective in combination with proper basement pre-inspection, testing, and crack/gap filling. We take the time to complete this before every system installation. In most cases we see an 80% to 99% reduction in radon levels during the post-installation test period.

  • Absolutely, homeowners can test their own homes. Be sure to visit https://c-nrpp.ca/consumer-grade-electronic-radon-monitors/ for a list of C-NRPP recognized devices and guidelines. Keep in mind, the consumer grade detectors aren’t held to the same standards as the professional grade devices. But as a budget friendly option, they can be accurate with proper calibration and cross-referencing.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. Most systems cost between $1800 to $3000, with exact pricing confirmed after an on-site, free, no obligation quote.

  • Modern radon fans operate at around 30-45 dB, comparable to most modern refrigerators or dehumidifiers.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We take pride in every job we complete which includes communicating timelines and making the process as seamless for you as possible.

  • Radon River isn’t a lead-generation company, we don’t sub contract the installations to the cheapest local installer and charge you a mark-up. Regardless of the job location, you’ll deal directly with Radon River from the quoting process to complete installation for seamless communication and scheduling.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form and we will get back to you within 1 business day to schedule an on-site appointment.