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Radon vs Carbon Monoxide: The Real Silent Killer?

September 22, 2025

When it comes to invisible dangers in our buildings, most people immediately think of carbon monoxide (CO). It’s often called “the Silent Killer” and rightly so. It’s colourless, odourless, and can cause death within hours if undetected. That’s why CO alarms are mandatory in many homes and workplaces.  But there’s another gas that is arguably […]

How Exactly Does a Passive Radon Detector Work?

September 8, 2025

Radon detectors are small yet mighty devices that are the first step towards protecting your property from radon. In fact, our passive radon detectors are in between the size of a digestive biscuit and a jammy dodger. Though they are designed to protect you, we are often asked some questions about how safe our radon […]

90% of UK Adults Have Never Checked for Radon – Have You?

August 13, 2025

When it comes to protecting our families, we routinely lock doors, install smoke alarms and take our cars for annual MOTs. Yet radon, which can cause avoidable health risks, is often overlooked. In fact, 90% of us have never checked for it. A recent YouGov survey conducted by GoCompare revealed that 9 in 10 UK […]

Managing Radon Risks as an Independent School

August 6, 2025

We’re delighted to have been featured in the Bursar’s Review Summer 2025 magazine (follow the link and flick to page 78 for our article). We always hope that the blogs we write are helpful and informative – and this feature is testament to our mission in raising awareness around radon, radon testing and radon mitigation.   Our Managing Director, […]

Where Exactly Does Radon Come From?

July 24, 2025

People spend a lot of time indoors, whether at home or in the workplace. As such, we often do a lot to keep our indoor spaces clean and safe, whether it’s dusting, getting rid of mould or installing smoke alarms. However, despite being recognised by the World Health Organization as the leading cause of lung […]

How AI Is Shaping the Future of Radon Testing

July 16, 2025

Indoor air quality has become a central issue in public health, especially with the growing awareness around radioactive gas, radon. Exposure to elevated levels of radon is a significant health risk, linked directly to DNA damage and lung cancer. As housing markets expand and building renovation efforts rise, ensuring fast, accurate, and cost-effective radon testing […]

The Future of Radon

June 23, 2025

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up inside homes and workplaces. While it’s invisible and has no taste or smell, radon is a serious threat to our health. In fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and as such has become increasingly under the scientific spotlight. For […]