Radon Testing & Mitigation in Turner Valley, Alberta
Turner Valley, now part of the Town of Diamond Valley, grew up around Alberta’s first major oil discovery, so many homes are older, with additions and renovations layered on. We start every test and system by working out how your house was built.
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 Turner Valley 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 Turner Valley.
Homes in Turner Valley
Turner Valley has many older homes, and older homes may have partial basements, crawlspaces, additions on different foundations, block or stone walls, or floors that were cut and patched. Newer homes may be standard full-basement builds. We check which applies to you.
What to know in Turner Valley
Radon in a home comes from natural uranium in the soil and rock under it, not from the oil and gas history of the area. Hollow block walls and patched slabs give radon more ways in, so older Turner Valley homes often need more sealing alongside the fan.
Does the oilfield history of Turner Valley mean more radon?
No. Indoor radon comes from uranium in the soil and rock beneath your house, so the foundation and soil contact matter, not the town’s history. Test your own home to know your level.
Other communities we serve nearby
Radon testing in Turner Valley: older homes, additions and renovated basements
Older homes with partial basements
If only part of the house has a basement, we test the lowest level and decide whether the rest needs its own detector. Detectors go 30 cm or more above the floor and away from exterior walls. Radon changes from day to day, so a proper test runs at least 91 days.
Block and stone foundations
Hollow block walls can carry soil gas up through the wall, and old patched floors leave gaps. We note them at set-up so they can be sealed if you need mitigation. Every test is set up and read by C-NRPP certified professionals.
Additions and renovated basements
An addition on its own slab or crawlspace can read differently from the original house. If you renovated, test after the work is finished, because new finishes and ventilation change the result. 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 Turner Valley homes with block foundations and additions
Basement slabs
We core the slab, form a suction pit and run a pipe up from it. The fan mounts on the pipe right above the suction point and the pipe exits through the side of the house. A communication test tells us whether one point reaches the whole floor. 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 so soil gas does not enter the space above. This is separate from the basement system when a house has both.
Block walls and old openings
We seal cracks, cold joints, old drains and gaps around pipes, and where hollow block walls are involved we consider how suction will reach them. Your quote spells out what is included. In most homes a system can reduce radon by up to 95%.
How much does radon testing and mitigation cost in Turner Valley?
Turner Valley prices depend on how many foundations the house has and how much sealing is needed. A simple slab is the starting point, and your written quote confirms the scope before any work begins. 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 Turner Valley homeowners
Does the oilfield history of Turner Valley mean more radon?
No. Indoor radon comes from uranium in the soil and rock beneath your house, so the foundation and soil contact matter, not the town’s history. Test your own home to know your level.
Are the radon professionals serving Turner Valley 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 Turner Valley are handled by C-NRPP certified professionals, and you can ask to see our certification at any time.
Do you serve Turner Valley?
Yes. Turner Valley is in the Sheep River valley and we travel there from Cochrane.
How much does radon testing cost in Turner Valley?
$99 for a 91-day test including set-up, pick-up and your results explained. If you choose First Choice Radon for mitigation, the $99 is reimbursed on your quote.
Can a Turner Valley home with a block foundation be fixed?
Yes. We seal cracks and openings and add a suction point and fan, and we test communication to confirm the suction reaches the floor and walls we are targeting.
What if my house has a crawlspace and a basement?
We test the lowest level. If mitigation is needed, the design can cover both: a slab system for the basement and a sealed membrane with suction for the crawlspace.
Should I retest after renovating?
Yes. New slabs, drains, finishes and ventilation can change radon levels, so test again after major work.
Do you serve Black Diamond and the rest of Diamond Valley?
Yes. Black Diamond and Turner Valley are now one town, Diamond Valley, and we serve both. See Black Diamond, which has more sloped, newer subdivisions.
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