Testing for Radon in the Home

If you are buying a house or have just realised you may have radon gas in your home, testing for radon is straightforward. There are maps and tables showing the areas known to be affected by radon gas but these only show statistical probabilities.

The test involves monitoring radon in the home with one detector in the lounge, and a second one in the main bedroom.

The test costs £40.00, including VAT and a pre-paid reply envelope, which includes the two detectors and the analysis and report, and can be ordered here. Payment is usually made using a credit card.

The only way to determine the radon levels in your home is to test. The conventional length of time for the test is three months, and this is still the most accurate way because radon levels fluctuate throughout the year. For conveyancing, there is now a seven-day test that follows HPA guidance on the use of short term radon measurements that can be used for screening when buying or selling a house. This uses the same technology as our validated three month detectors, but ensures that they have priority when the analysis is undertaken. The cost of this service is £54.00 including VAT and a pre-paid reply envelope.

A single seven day detector, one of a pair	A pair of three month detectors showing the size

As the photographs show, the detectors are discreet and simple to use.