Vernon anchors the North Okanagan, with neighbourhoods stretching from the Coldstream valley and the BX area to Okanagan Landing, Predator Ridge, and the hillsides above Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes. As part of the high-radon BC Interior, Vernon homes sit on soils that release radon, and BC CDC and Interior Health data place the region among those with a large share of homes above Health Canada's 200 Bq/m³ action level. That makes testing a smart move for every Vernon household.
Why Vernon homes should test for radon
Vernon's range of housing, from older homes in the central districts to newer builds at Predator Ridge and Okanagan Landing, all share the same Interior geology beneath them. Basements, crawlspaces, and finished lower levels are where radon tends to gather. Since the gas is invisible and odourless, testing is the only way to know your level.
Radon testing in Vernon
We provide certified measurement so you get a clear Bq/m³ result. Interior Health offers free test kits across the North Okanagan as a first step, and we can follow up with certified testing and a mitigation plan if your reading is high. See Radon Testing.
Radon mitigation in Vernon
If your Vernon home is above the action level, we install an Active Soil Depressurization system, usually in about a day, then re-test to confirm radon is below 200 Bq/m³. Most systems run $2,500 to $3,500, about $3,000 on average. See the cost guide and Radon Mitigation.
North Okanagan service
From Coldstream to Okanagan Landing, we install quiet, dependable radon systems suited to Vernon's homes and terrain. C-NRPP certified [TENANT TO CONFIRM], licensed and insured [TENANT TO CONFIRM], guaranteed reduction.
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In Vernon or the North Okanagan? Test your home and fix it if needed. Call (236) 506-3301 or get a free quote.