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A Leading UK Radon Survey Company
When homeowners hear about Radon surveys, lots of questions arise. We at The Radon Consultants believe that carrying out a Radon survey is critical to the health of the building's occupants. By carrying out a Radon survey, our Radon mitigation experts will determine the best solutions.
This will help reduce high Radon level to below the recommended level of 100 becquerels.
Need advice on Radon testing and survey? Call our experts today.
How is my property affected by Radon?
The likelihood of your property being affected by Radon is partially due to the underlying geology in your area.
Other contributing factors include occupancy habits, and how your property is designed.
Properties built into a hillside or those with basements are likely to have high levels of Radon. This is because they have more surface area in contact with the ground.
As such, Radon leaks into these homes and buildings. Such properties are high-risk.
In most properties, Radon enters the building through:
Radon can occur in any region of the UK. However, the most common areas to find high levels of Radon Gas are South West England and Wales.
This is according to the UK Health Security Agency map.
Is Radon Gas harmful?
Yes, Radon Gas is harmful as its radioactive particles attach to dust in the air.
When inhaled, the radioactive dust lines your lungs and begins to emit harmful radiation. This can affect cells, leading to lung cancer.
A European study, funded by Cancer Research UK, showed that Radon increases the risk of lung cancer.
In an independent report, Radon and Public Health estimate that Radon causes more than 1,100 lung cancer deaths each year in the UK. The chart on this page shows it is second only to smoking when it comes to causes of lung cancer.
We at The Radon Consultants can carry out a Radon survey. Having our experienced Radon surveyor carry out a full test on your property means you receive an accurate assessment. It also ensures the best mitigation solutions to bring down Radon levels in your property.
What happens in a Radon survey?
Initial tests
Our Radon surveyor will carry out tests around your property. They will assess the interior and exterior walls, and ground floors to understand their design.
Diagnostic profiling
Next, the surveyor will carry out localised diagnostic profiling.
Watercourses and geology
Then, they will assess the watercourses and geology.
Review
After carrying out the survey, they will review the continuous or passive testing results.
Installation location
From the results, we can now consider the best location to install a positive pressure unit.
Detailed report
Next, the Radon surveyor will compile a written report detailing Radon Gas levels and the best location for mitigation.
What happens after the Radon survey?
After our Radon surveyor has carried out the survey and written a report, we will present this report to you. In the report, we will provide details on the best mitigation system to reduce Radon levels, and the installation cost.
Once you approve the recommended system, our technician will arrive to install the system.