October 7, 2022
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Education Estates conference, being held in Manchester on 18-19th October 2022. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, which is run in partnership with the Department of Education and aims to bring together those involved in the funding, design, build, maintenance and management of schools, colleges and […]
July 12, 2022
High radon levels in your home can be dangerous for your family, so your first instinct will be to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Can you do this by opening windows? The short answer is No, but read on to find out why, and what you should do instead. On learning that […]

May 4, 2022
propertECO’s specialist radon project team have written a new guide to assist social housing providers in fulfilling their duty of care to tenants. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can escape from the ground and accumulate within properties unnoticed. It is present in low levels in all buildings, however the underlying geology coupled with […]

September 10, 2021
Radon gas is an occurrence in homes that cannot be ignored – but like many things, with more and more people becoming aware of radon gas it has given rise to a number of urban myths and misconceptions that can mislead people. Here, we hope to expose some of the common myths surrounding radon and […]
May 28, 2021
In most instances, employers are well aware of the need to carry out a fire risk assessment, have electronic equipment PAT tested and undertake display screen equipment assessments, all to ensure the safety of their staff. But how many realise that a radon risk assessment should also be completed for each workplace premises? Under the […]
April 23, 2021
This is a common question and the answer is unfortunately no, you cannot smell radon gas. Radon gas has no colour, smell or taste and is completely imperceptible to humans, even in high concentrations. Radon occurs naturally in the rocks and soil beneath us, but there is no way of knowing how much is escaping […]
March 30, 2021
Radon is a concerning problem and especially as it is something you can not see or smell. If you weren’t already aware of the ever present danger of radon, then it might well be time to learn not just what radon is, but how it can enter your home and where radon will be found. […]