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Radon testing and mitigation · since 2008
Radon rises from the ground.
We send it back outside.
Solutions Radon MB measures and reduces radon in homes and businesses across Ottawa-Gatineau, the Outaouais and surrounding regions.
- Health Canada guideline
- 200 Bq/m³
- Mitigation installs
- 1,500+
- RBQ licence
- 5633-6548-01
What is radon
Invisible, odourless, tasteless. The only way to know is to measure it.
Radon is a radioactive gas released naturally from the ground as uranium in rock breaks down. Outdoors, it dilutes. In a house, it seeps in through slab cracks, floor drains, sumps and joints, and builds up.
Health Canada recommends taking action when levels exceed 200 Bq/m³. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
After the work
What our clients read on their monitors
Post-mitigation readings quoted by clients in their testimonials, in Bq/m³.
- 13Catherine B, Chelsea
- 17Sharleen B, Wakefield
- 18Ashton M, Chelsea
- 25Sylvain T, Chelsea
- 28Mark H, Wakefield
- 40Tiffany & Justin, Kanata
- 42Helgard D, Chelsea
- 43Molly S, Chelsea
Services
From the first test to a working system
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Radon testing
Short-term and long-term testing with commercial-grade continuous monitors, for residential or commercial buildings. Timely testing for real estate transactions, free of any conflict of interest. Long-term testing anywhere in Canada through Accustar Canada.
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Radon mitigation
Sub-slab, sub-membrane, sump and drain tile depressurization, crawlspace ventilation. Commercial-grade fans, fire-resistant membranes and piping, diagnostic testing on every project and follow-up after installation.
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Rough-ins for new construction
New homes prepared to the 2010 National Building Code so a system can easily be activated later. Testing during the first heating season after occupancy.
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Passive vent activation
A fan added to an existing passive radon vent when levels are still too high after you take possession. Some restrictions apply to piping installed by another contractor.
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Courses and training
Courses on radon measurement, mitigation and radon control in new Canadian homes, offered in English and French in every region of Canada.
How it works
We create a gentle suction under the slab. The gas leaves through the pipe, not through your basement.
- Diagnostics. Sub-slab communication testing to size the system, without needlessly pulling heated air out of the house.
- Sealed pipe. Grey Schedule 40 PVC DWV, secured with a bolted and sealed floor flange.
- Fan and discharge. Wall or rooftop discharge, with a permanent Code-compliant electrical outlet.
- Verification. A digital monitor is lent after installation so you can follow levels day by day.
The small things
What makes the difference on site
Entrepreneur général licencié
RBQ licence 5633-6548-01, avec le cautionnement qui protège le client.
$2 million liability insurance
A commercial policy covering damage or injury related to the work.
Grey Schedule 40 pipe
Commercial PVC DWV rated for fire and smoke, not thin-wall white sewer pipe.
Protection and cleanliness
Rubber mats and tarps on your floors, and a clean site when the job is done.
Stainless steel screens
Prefabricated rodent screens that will not rust.
Transferable warranty
The warranty stays with the house if it is sold, with lifetime support.
Testimonials
In their own words
Kathy and I both wanted to express how happy we are following your remediation of our radon issue. I can't stress enough on how professional and friendly you all were, taking the time to listen to our concerns and explain everything along the way. I am much smarter today when it comes to radon thanks in large parts to you and your team. It's refreshing to see that there are still contractors out there who care about what they are doing and not just doing it for the money.
We had an excellent experience both with Marcel and with his son, after a lot of frustration withthe radon issue. He is the one who actually identified the source of the problem when others could not. Very professional, methodical, and also very reasonably priced. I recommend him to anyone in my area who has this problem, and that's quite a few people.
We had a community meeting recently and we told everyone our story and passed out your cards, so don't be surprised if you get some calls. Our levels are great...it's now down to 28, after steadily decreasing since you installed the system. Quite a change from the 2300 Bq/m3 we measured before you came. It is a very great relief !
About
The person who trains the others comes to your home too
Solutions Radon MB has been working in radon testing and mitigation since early 2008, when Health Canada lowered its guideline from 800 to 200 Bq/m³. The head office is in Maniwaki, with a satellite office in Aylmer, Gatineau.
Founder Marcel Brascoupé was first certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program (NEHA-NRPP) in the United States, then helped bring that technology to Canada. He is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and teaches courses in English and French across the country.
In the field, he works with Wayne Brascoupé. Questions are welcome, and answers come in plain language.
Best price. If a C-NRPP certified, fully insured competitor quotes you a lower price for equivalent products and services, Solutions Radon MB will beat it by $100.