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Radon is odourless and invisible.
The only way to find out the levels of Radon in your property is through testing over 3 months.
Radon Statistics
What is Radon Testing?
Detecting Radon
Radon testing is used to identify Radon levels in your property. The test can be carried out by trained and experienced Radon inspectors from The Radon Consultants, or alternatively, you can also carry out the test using a Radon detector or test kit purchased from our shop.
Testing
Homeowners need one Radon test kit containing a pair of detectors. The test kit comes with step-by-step instructions to help you set it up.
Generally, you need to place one detector in your bedroom and another in your living room. If your home has a basement or many rooms, you may need additional detectors.
How do Radon Detectors Work?
The passive Radon Detector is the most common type of Radon detector in the UK. Property owners usually receive two detectors for a minimum of 10 days. One is for the living area while the other is for the bedroom.
The detectors come in a small domed case with a special lens. It works by allowing air in your home to pass through the detectors. As the air passes through, radioactive Radon particles make microscopic etches on the lens.
For accurate results, our experts recommend placing the detectors within the main living and sleeping areas of your home. Testing takes up to 3 months. This is to allow for fluctuations in Radon levels and obtain an annual average.
After the test period, detectors will be sent for analysis, where experts calculate the average becquerel level.
We use a UKHSA approved lab who will send the results back within 2 weeks. Depending on the identified levels of Radon, our experts will advise you about the best mitigation method.
10-day vs 90-day Radon Detectors
10-day Radon Test Kit
The 10-day Radon detectors are commonly used for snapshot Radon tests. For example, you’re buying a home, and the seller is serious about selling the property.
90-day Radon Test Kit
A 90-day Radon test kit provides more accurate and reliable results. The Radon test kit contains two passive detectors.
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10-day (short-term) Radon detectors are specifically designed to provide accurate measurements when results are required quickly.
They are ideal for use when buying or selling a home, confirming a borderline test, or following mitigation works.
Each 10-day Radon Measurement Kit contains two detectors: one for the main living area and another for the master bedroom.
You will receive clear instructions detailing where the detectors should be placed, expert telephone support, if required, and an easy to understand measurement report from our ISO17025 accredited laboratory, within 1-2 weeks from return.
Please note: 10-day tests should not be used for conducting risk assessments in workplaces or schools – instead use our UKHSA validated Radtrak³ long-term testing kits.
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12-week (long-term) Radon detectors are our most comprehensive Radon testing kit, and the most frequently used in the UK.
They are fully UKSHA validated. The Radtrak³ takes Radon level fluctuations into account to provide measurements of the highest accuracy.
Each 12-week Radon Measurement Kit contains two detectors: one for the main living area and another for the master bedroom.
You will receive clear instructions detailing where the detectors should be placed, expert telephone support, if required, and an easy to understand measurement report—along with recommendations to reduce Radon levels—from our ISO17025 accredited laboratory, within 2 weeks from return.
Get your genuine Radon test kit from The Radon Consultants. Our Radon test kits provide accurate and reliable results.
To reduce levels of Radon in your home, contact our Radon test specialists. We can provide you with information to mitigate the levels of Radon in your property.