Three steps to manage radon in buildings - check, measure, act

Every building has radon and in most areas the levels are low. Some buildings in "radon Affected Areas" have higher levels. Buildings in these areas should be tested for radon. High levels can be reduced by simple building works. There are three simple steps you can follow:

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1. Check

Is your property in a radon Affected Area?

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2. Measure

If you are in a radon Affected Area you should order a radon measurement pack for your home or workplace

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3. Act

If the radon level is high you should reduce it using simple building works

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Radon information

You may also wish to view other topics about radon. This section covers what radon is, the health risks, maps of radon affected areas and many other topics.

Radon information for householders

Buying or selling a house and need to know what to do next? This area covers radon and house sales, risks to your health and measuring radon

Radon information for employers

Need to fulfil your health and safety requirement as an employer? Do you have a large property portfolio? Need to test your workplace? Find all this information and more here.

Radon information for professionals

Are you a solicitor dealing with property transactions? A builder who needs building regulations guidance? A Social Landlord needing information to pass onto your tenants? Find all this and more here.

Radon information for local authorities and Housing Associations

Need to know if any of the houses in your Local Authority are in a radon Affected Area? Do you need information to pass to your tenants? Are any of your offices in Affected Areas? Find all this information and more here.

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