Radon Testing & Inspections
in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton & beyond!

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? It’s also the second leading cause of lung cancer to smokers. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive noble gas. As such, it is impossible to detect without the proper equipment and qualifications. Luckily for the safety of your home and family, our radon testing and inspectors in Toronto are knowledgeable and practiced when it comes to protecting your home from this dangerous gas. Inch by Inch Inspections has experience performing radon testing and will ensure that you are both informed and secure throughout the process.

What is Radon?

radon testing services Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It comes from the decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. Radon gas is colorless, odorless, and without taste. The presence of radon in a home cannot be detected by human senses. The only way to know if your home contains radon gas is to test. EPA recommends that homes with high Radon concentration above 4 pCi/L be mitigated. There are many straight-forward reduction techniques that will work in almost any home.

Understanding Radon Gas and Radon Testing

Radon gas is a natural occurrence. It’s common throughout North America, and found in various degrees in the ground soil under a home’s foundation. Radon gas is radioactive, so it could pose some danger in high levels. It cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, and therefore can be difficult to detect. Where high levels of radon are suspected, professional radon testing may be required.

How radon gas enters the home

As a gas, radon moves freely through the soil and can escape into the air. As it moves, it can seep into the foundation of a building, but in diluted concentrations that pose insignificant risk to personal health. However, where concentrations might be higher, radon testing is recommended.

From the ground soil, radon gas can seep into a building through foundation cracks, construction joints, even floor drains and plumbing. In confined areas, particularly where ventilation is poor, radon gas levels can be high. With radon testing, the gas is found to be the highest in basements.

The typical health effects of radon

In general, occasional exposure to radon gas does not present any health symptoms. However, there are cases where high levels can be the cause of cancer (16% of lung cancers in Canada are related to radon gas). The serious health risks from radon are relative to the concentration of gas in the air and the duration of exposure. Here, radon testing would be a very valuable diagnostic.

Because radon is a radioactive substance, a decaying process takes place as the gas dissipates. As a result, breathing in the polluted air has a deteriorating effect on the lungs and lung tissue. After years and years of direct exposure to the gas, lung cells are damaged and can be destroyed. Here again, in a home where there is long-term exposure, the potential for lung cancer is increased. radon gas testing services

Current Canadian guideline for indoor radon gas

Radon is measured in units called Becquerels. The current Canadian maximum for the radon level in indoor air is 200 Becquerels (per cubic metre). This maximum level was recently reduced from 800 Becquerels (per cubic metre) when new data was disclosed about potential health risks.

Homeowners and building owners who want to take a proactive approach can effectively reduce radon gas levels using a variety of remediation methods. Immediately after professional radon testing, a workable plan can be implemented, based on the current Canadian level guideline.

Various approaches for testing radon gas

A Radon Measurement Professional provides an expert radon gas report based on air quality results from a Radon Analytical Laboratory. A Radon Mitigation Professional interprets test results and determines an effective way to mitigate radon concentrations inside a building. Radon Analytical Laboratories analyze the data from radon detection devices and provide results.

In order to remediate radon gas issues, it’s imperative to employ a certified professional. CRNCH Installers (Controlling Radon in New Canadian Homes) provide a comprehensive approach that encompasses the full extent of radon gas infiltration – inspecting, implementing, and installing mechanical systems that resolve radon gas issues, while complying with applicable laws.

Contact Inch by Inch Inspections of Toronto to schedule your Radon Testing/Inspection today!

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Hiring a construction contractor to renovate my house for the first time, I was not familiar with any of the DSS-related requirements. So, it was quite reassuring to find someone like Tony who is trustworthy and knowledgeable. I also needed a quick turnaround for the completed DSS report and Tony delivered (on time, as promised). In short, Tony was great to deal with. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime.

Richard, Toronto

Tony did an excellent job with inspecting the house. He was very knowledgable in his field and thorough with his inspection. He carefully and patiently looked at both the exterior and interior of the building. He pointed out the deficiencies, what the risks are and how to rectify them. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we understood them. He offered his expertise and help if we needed.

Mandan, Toronto

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Teresa, Toronto

Tony Muscat of Inch by Inch Inspections is extremely professional, caring and a prompt individual, when he heard we may have a mold problem he came immediately. Tony was worried with the level of mold that was contained in this recent purchased older home and he walked me through the process of getting rid of the mold and what dangers were involved. He paid the best attention to us, while we went through this horrible ordeal. The fact that impressed me the most was his vast amount of knowledge, and the dangers of each mould which there are many. He is extremely professional and equipped to handle any job. I would recommend Inch by Inch, (Tony) to anyone he is a concerned and serious individual, that cares about your family!!!!!!!

Debra, Toronto

If it wasn't for Joe from Inch by Inch Healthy Homes coming into test the quality of the air in 3 condo's in our building we would have never known it was a gas leak from an outside BBQ which had been an ongoing problem for close to four years!!!!!!(the gas smell was going into the fresh air intake and then spreading through the 3 condo's!!! Thank You!

Peggy, Toronto

We called Inch By Inch Inspections as we needed the mold removed from our attic to complete the sale of our property. They were very professional and did a great job! Thank you Tony and Team!

Andrew, Vaughan

Tony and Joe were really knowledgeable and great to work with! They explained everything thoroughly and were very responsive to questions. Thank you!

Angela, Burlington

I contacted this company to do an air quality test after we had asbestos wrapping removed from our basement. They were the most reasonably priced. The young man came the same day and was very thorough about the entire process. I appreciate that Tony was able to get my results sooner than the previously date we originally agreed on.

Iman, Mississauga

Tony came to my home to help me inspect the potential root causes of some water damage in my home. Through his vast knowledge and the use of the latest technology, he was able to help me understand what led to the damage and how to better prevent it in the future.