Radon test in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

You should test your property if you live in a high risk area or are buying a new home.

• Check the official UK map for high risk postcodes.
• Test when buying or selling a home in affected zones.
• Landlords should test to ensure a home is safe.
• Employers must test workplaces in certain risk areas.
• Test after building a basement or large extension.
• Check levels after adding thick insulation or triple glazing.

Most people use a simple kit that arrives in the post for a 90 day check.

• Place one small detector in the main living room.
• Put the second detector in a main bedroom.
• Leave them alone for three months to get an average.
• Avoid placing them near radiators or direct heat.
• Post them back to the lab in the envelope provided.
• Wait for your results to arrive by email or post.

Keeping your home safe from radon protects your long term health and property value.

• It significantly reduces the risk of lung cancer.
• A clear report makes selling your home much easier.
• It prevents expensive delays during a property sale.
• Testing ensures your new insulation is not trapping gas.
• You will know if you need better ventilation.
• As a guide, kits cost around £50 to £60.

A test shows if gas levels in your home are above the safety limit.

• It measures gas in units called becquerels.
• The UK safety limit is 200 units for homes.
• High results mean you might need a special fan.
• Professionals can install a sump to vent the gas.
• Low results mean no further action is needed.
• Short tests are available for quick house sales.