What Are a Landlord’s Responsibilities with Radon in a Property?

March 22, 2021

Radon is an often-overlooked health hazard that can be present in homes across the UK, and if you are a landlord then you could be responsible not only for the level of radon in the property, but also for any potential health issues that tenants may develop as a result of exposure. If you are […]

What Are Radon Levels?

February 26, 2021

A question we often get asked here at PropertECO is “what are radon levels?” and “what are safe radon levels?”. In this article, we help answer these questions as well as explain methods of reducing radon levels at your property. What Exactly Are Radon Levels? A Radon Risk Area What Are Safe Radon Levels? What […]

Radon Gas Map Of The UK

February 15, 2021

Radon can be found in buildings in any region of the UK, and the radon gas map produced by the UK Health Security Agency (formerly PHE) shows the South West of England and Wales to be some of the most at-risk areas. Other areas that are particularly vulnerable to high levels of radon are in […]

Download our free workplace radon risk assessment toolkit

October 27, 2020

Radon can affect any building in any location. This includes both homes and workplaces. Whilst it is a choice for a homeowner whether they wish to test for radon, there is a legal obligation for employers to assess potential hazards in their workplace. Under the Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations 1999, all […]

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What Are The Health Effects of Radon?

July 27, 2020

Radon gas is a problem affecting properties across the UK and you may not know you have it. This article will explain the dangers and health effects of radon and describe what methods can be used to reduce the problem. Radon is a gas that occurs naturally in the ground, but if it enters a […]

What Causes Radon in Basements?

May 11, 2020

Basements are considered to be one of the highest risks from radon in a home. Even if your house is not in a radon affected area then you are still at risk from radon gas. This article will look at what the causes of high levels of radon gas in basements are and what can […]

Radon in Homes – What To Do If You’re Buying a House in a Radon Affected Area

November 23, 2019

Getting the details right when moving home is vital, ignoring radon gas can have detrimental affects on your health in later life so get checked and stay safe.

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