Radon Testing & Mitigation in Strathmore, Alberta
Strathmore homes, and the farms and acreages around town, come in many foundation types. A good test starts with a look at what is under your floor.
What does your test say?
Enter your radon result to see where you stand.
Health Canada recommends action when the long-term average is above 200 Bq/m³. Short tests are only a snapshot. 1 pCi/L ≈ 37 Bq/m³.
What radon means for Strathmore homeowners
Radon is a natural radioactive gas that forms when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It seeps into homes through cracks, drains and gaps, you can’t see or smell it, and breathing it for many years raises your risk of lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know your level. Here is what matters for homes in Strathmore.
Homes in Strathmore
A Strathmore property might have a full basement, a partial basement with a crawlspace, an addition poured at a different time, or detached buildings. We look at what is there rather than assume.
What to know in Strathmore
The 2024 Cross-Canada survey found about one in five homes in the Prairies at or above 200 Bq/m³, and the national share has more than doubled since 2012. That is context, not a prediction. The only way to know where your house sits is a long-term test.
Is the prairie lower risk than the foothills?
Do not assume so. The survey found high-radon homes in every region, including the Prairies. Test your own home.
Other communities we serve nearby
Radon testing in Strathmore: mixed foundations and rural homes
Partial basements and additions
If only part of the house has a basement, we test the lowest level. An addition on a different foundation can read differently, so we decide whether it needs its own detector. Radon changes from day to day, so a proper test runs at least 91 days.
Older homes
If your home is older, it may have cracked floors, old floor drains or gaps around pipes. These are entry points, and we note them while we set up so they can be sealed if you need mitigation. Every test is set up and read by C-NRPP certified professionals.
Rural homes and shops
A basement room, a heated shop or any other space can be tested. We assess the property and place detectors to match. Health Canada’s guideline is 200 Bq/m³ (5.4 pCi/L), and 1 pCi/L equals 37 Bq/m³. Above that, it recommends reducing radon within one year, sooner if the level is higher.
Radon mitigation in Strathmore homes and Wheatland County properties
Basement and slab systems
We core a hole through the slab, create a suction pit and run a pipe up from it. The fan mounts on the pipe right above the hole, and the pipe exits through the side of the house. Every system is designed and installed by C-NRPP certified professionals.
Crawlspaces
Exposed soil is covered with a sealed membrane, and suction is applied beneath it. This is different from drilling a slab, and it is the approach for any crawlspace with exposed soil.
Retest and maintenance
We recommend a 91-day retest once the system has been running. The manometer on the pipe shows the fan is working, and a level gauge is a sign to call us. In most homes a system can reduce radon by up to 95%.
How much does radon testing and mitigation cost in Strathmore?
Strathmore prices depend on the foundation: a single slab is the simplest, a crawlspace or a second slab adds work. Your written quote lists the scope. Both services are done by C-NRPP certified professionals.
One price for a full 91-day radon test. If your results show you need mitigation and you choose First Choice Radon, the $99 is reimbursed on your mitigation quote.
What’s included
- Set up
- 91-day test and pick up
- Your results, explained
- Honest next steps
Thinking about a DIY radon test?What to know before you buy a kit
- Choose a long-term testHealth Canada recommends testing for at least 91 days, ideally 3 to 12 months. Short-term kits, including many library kits, only give a rough idea and aren’t appropriate for deciding on mitigation.
- Use an approved deviceHealth Canada recommends long-term devices that have passed C-NRPP performance testing. For electronic monitors, it strongly recommends only devices on the C-NRPP consumer list.
- Know the kit typesAlpha track detectors and electret ion chambers are sent to a lab for results. Electronic radon monitors show readings on a screen or app, but check that they store at least three months of data.
- Place it correctlyUse a bedroom, living room or office on the lowest lived-in level, at least 30 cm above the floor and 30 cm from walls, and 1 m from windows, doors and vents. Avoid kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, sump holes and foundation cracks. One detector is enough.
- Follow the instructions exactlyDon’t move or tamper with the device. Mail lab kits back promptly and before the expiry date. If a device is dropped or damaged, repeat the test with a new one.
Your written quote lists exactly what’s included for your home.
What’s included
- Pre-install assessment
- Communication test
- Sub-slab depressurization system
- Sealing and electrical
- Gauge and post-mitigation test
Some homes need extras such as a crawlspace membrane, a second suction point, a radon dome sump lid or a fan upgrade. Most homes don’t.
Get a Mitigation QuoteRadon questions from Strathmore homeowners
Is the prairie lower risk than the foothills?
Do not assume so. The survey found high-radon homes in every region, including the Prairies. Test your own home.
Are the radon professionals serving Strathmore C-NRPP certified and licensed?
Yes. Our radon professionals are C-NRPP certified, the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program, which is the national standard for radon measurement and mitigation in Canada, and we are licensed to work in Alberta. Your test and your system in Strathmore are handled by C-NRPP certified professionals, and you can ask to see our certification at any time.
Do you serve Strathmore?
Yes. We travel to Strathmore and the surrounding Wheatland County from our Cochrane base.
How much does radon testing cost in Strathmore?
$99 for a 91-day test with set-up, pick-up and results explained, reimbursed on a mitigation quote if you choose First Choice Radon.
My Strathmore home has a crawlspace. Does that change anything?
It changes the mitigation. We test the lowest level of the house, and if mitigation is needed the crawlspace is covered with a sealed membrane and ventilated from beneath it.
Can I test a basement shop or office on an acreage?
Yes. Any space can be tested. We assess the property and place the detector accordingly.
Does an older Strathmore home have more radon?
Not reliably. Age does not predict radon. Foundation condition, soil contact and airflow matter more, so test.
What does the 2024 survey mean for Strathmore?
It found about one in five Prairie homes at or above the guideline. It cannot say which side of that your house is on, which is why a test of your own home matters.
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