Radon Testing, Mitigation & Monitoring in Ottawa
Discover how radon enters Ottawa homes, what the health risks mean, and how our professional diagnostic and mitigation services help you make informed decisions.
1 in 4 Ottawa Homes Have High Radon Levels.
Elevated radon levels are more common in Ottawa homes than many homeowners realize. Prolonged exposure to radon is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is estimated to contribute to more than 3,000 lung cancer deaths across Canada annually.
Health Canada recommends maintaining indoor radon levels below 200 Bq/m³, while the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a more stringent target of below 100 Bq/m³ to minimize long-term health risks.
Certified C-NRPP Radon Measurement & Mitigation Professionals
What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occuring radioactive gas released by the breakdown of uranium in soil in rock. And yes, you guessed it, Ottawa sits on above average radon desposits.
Radon gas enters homes by seeping through foundations, particularly through foundation cracks, sump pits, floor drains, pipe penetrations, and other openings that allow higher concentrations of radon to accumulate indoors.
Even if you have no openings or cracks in your foundation, radon levels can still be found in your basement.
Our Radon Services
Radon Testing Ottawa
Permanent digital monitor, installation, professional assessment and report.
Radon Mitigation Ottawa
Solutions designed around your home’s foundation and construction.
Why Choose Tailored Home Inspections?
Understanding radon involves more than placing a detector in a basement. Every home has different foundation conditions, building materials, mechanical systems and potential pathways for soil gases to enter.
As the sister company of Tailored Home Improvements, our team brings hands-on experience with residential construction, renovations, building envelopes and complex property conditions. This knowledge helps us identify potential installation challenges and explain the building-related considerations behind radon mitigation.
Radon Testing for Ottawa's Commercial Buildings
Radon is not limited to residential properties. Commercial buildings, offices, workplaces and multi-unit residential properties can also experience elevated indoor radon concentrations.
Testing requirements may vary depending on building size, occupancy, layout and ventilation.
Commercial radon surveys may involve multiple measurement locations and specialized assessment procedures.
Radon Testing Across Ottawa & Surrounding Communities
Tailored Home Inspections provides radon testing services throughout Ottawa and nearby communities. Whether you own an older bungalow in Nepean, a newly constructed home in Stittsville, a townhome in Barrhaven or a detached property in Kanata, radon testing can help you better understand your indoor environment.