Radon FAQ for The Pas, MB Homeowners

Health Canada's national radon surveys have repeatedly shown Manitoba among the provinces with higher-than-average indoor radon readings, tied to soil profile and foundation types common across the Prairies. The only way to know your own home's specific level is to test it.

Short-term testing typically runs $150 to $250, and long-term or continuous monitoring typically runs $200 to $350. These are typical ranges for The Pas area; your exact quote depends on your specific test needs.

A standard sub-slab depressurization mitigation system typically runs $1,800 to $3,500 depending on foundation size and complexity. An on-site assessment determines your exact quote.

A short-term test takes 2 to 7 days. Long-term or continuous monitoring runs 90 days or more and gives a more representative picture of your year-round exposure.

Installation timelines depend on your foundation and system design. We'll give you a specific timeline as part of your assessment and quote.

Yes. Health Canada identifies radon exposure as the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and the leading cause among non-smokers. The risk depends on both concentration and length of exposure.

Health Canada's guideline, or action level, is 200 Bq/m³ averaged over a year. At or above that level, mitigation is recommended. There is no fully risk-free level, since radon exposure carries some risk at any concentration, but 200 Bq/m³ is the national threshold for action.

It's increasingly common in real estate transactions. Buyers want assurance and sellers want to avoid last-minute surprises. Our real estate radon testing service is built around fast turnaround for exactly this situation.

Yes. We serve the broader northern Manitoba including Opaskwayak, Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage, Snow Lake, Wanless, and Kelsey, alongside The Pas.

We re-test after the system has had time to stabilize, to confirm your new radon level has dropped below the Health Canada guideline. This guaranteed post-mitigation verification is included with our mitigation service.