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Radon Monitoring System
Radon has no smell. Nova Scotia has a lot of it.
Continuous radon monitoring in your basement, with long-term averages compared to the Canadian guideline — and an option to switch on a fan automatically when levels rise.
Check My Radon SetupWhat’s included ↓
Free consultation. No obligation to buy.
Typical setup · basement
approx. $375–$450 CAD
Continuous radon monitor, placement, setup and 90-day report. Your final equipment and price are confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
- Continuous readings, day and night
- Short- and long-term averages
- Compared with the Canadian guideline
- Battery-powered, no wiring
Canadian-owned · Manufacturer warranty · 30-day setup support
Why Nova Scotians Use It
Nova Scotia estimates over a third of homes are above the guideline.
You can’t sense it.
Radon is an invisible, odourless gas that comes up from the ground. Measuring is the only way to know.
Levels change all the time.
Radon rises and falls with weather and season. Continuous monitoring shows the real long-term picture.
Know if mitigation works.
After a mitigation system is installed, ongoing readings confirm it keeps working.
How It Works
Measured in your basement, explained on your phone.
Basement Radon
● Long-term average 145 Bq/m³
The lowest lived-in floor, away from drafts, windows and the sump.
Readings start within a day; long-term averages become meaningful over weeks and months.
Compare the long-term average with the guideline, and talk to a certified professional if it’s high.
View technical architecture
- Monitor: a battery-powered continuous radon monitor with its own app; batteries typically last over a year.
- Readings: short-term and long-term averages in Bq/m³, the unit Health Canada uses.
- Fan control: optional: a second monitor and a home controller running Home Assistant switch a fan or HRV when levels rise.
- Guideline: the Canadian guideline for radon in homes is 200 Bq/m³.
- Certified testing: for mitigation decisions, Health Canada recommends a long-term test with a certified measurement device; we refer you to certified professionals.
- App: today, readings use the monitor’s own app, or Home Assistant with fan control. The IoTiq app is in early access and is not required.
What’s Included
Everything a typical basement needs. Nothing it doesn’t.
Below is the setup for one home with a basement. Homes with lived-in main floors on a slab may need a second monitor.
Battery-powered, measures day and night.
The right height and spot for an accurate reading.
Short- and long-term averages compared with the guideline.
If levels are high, we refer you to certified mitigation professionals.
Set up with you, plus a 30-day follow-up.
On every device, plus IoTiq support during setup.
Outages
What happens if the internet or power goes out?
Straight answers, because this is exactly when you need the system to work.
| Situation | Radon readings | Alerts & fan control |
|---|---|---|
| Everything working | ✓ Measuring continuously | ✓ Readings and alerts |
| Internet down | ✓ Keeps measuring and storing readings | ! Readings sync when back |
| Power out | ✓ Keeps measuring on battery | ! Fan control pauses without power |
| Short spike after a storm | ✓ Measured | ✓ Decisions use long-term averages |
| Mitigation fan stops working (with fan control) | ✓ Rising radon detected | ✓ Alert so you can check the fan |
Pricing
What you’ll pay, before you pay it.
Your written quote lists every line below. No surprise fees after installation.
| Item | What it covers | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Included in the setup price | ||
| Equipment & configuration | One continuous radon monitor, placed and set up with you, plus a 90-day report | approx. $375–$450 |
| Guided placement | Battery-powered; no wiring | Included |
| Other sizes | ||
| 2 floors with automatic fan control | Basement and main floor monitors, home controller and fan or HRV control | approx. $1,300–$1,550 |
| 90-day rental | For home buyers, sellers and agents; monitor returned by prepaid mail | approx. $149 |
| Ongoing | ||
| Subscription | No subscription is required | $0 |
| Support plan | Optional, after the first 30 days | from $15 / month |
| Optional extras | ||
| Certified long-term test | By a certified measurement professional, for mitigation decisions | Referral |
| Radon mitigation | Installed by a certified mitigation contractor | Referral |
| Indoor air quality | CO₂, humidity and particles alongside radon | See Indoor Air Quality Monitoring |
Approximate prices in CAD before HST/GST. Your written quote confirms the final price and taxes.
Know What You’re Getting
Clear about what it does — and what it doesn’t.
Your exact configuration, in writing
Before you order, your quote lists every device, its quantity, where it goes and which features it supports.
Manufacturer-backed hardware
Every device carries its manufacturer’s warranty. We tell you the warranty length for each one in your quote.
Tracking, not a certified test
A consumer monitor tracks levels over time. It isn’t a certified radon test and IoTiq doesn’t install mitigation systems — we refer you to certified professionals.
Setup
From your first question to a working system.
Tell us about your home. Basement, foundation type, lived-in floors and whether you’ve tested before.
Receive your configuration. Number of monitors, fan control if any, and total cost — in writing.
Place the monitor. On the lowest lived-in floor, at the right height, away from drafts.
Watch the averages. Short-term readings within a day; meaningful long-term averages over weeks.
90-day review. We go through the report with you and, if needed, refer you to a certified professional.
Four questions to think about before you order
Not sure? That’s fine — we check them with you during the free assessment.
Do you have a basement or crawl space?Monitors go on the lowest floor where people spend time.
Have you tested before?Previous results help us decide where to place the monitor.
Are you buying or selling?The 90-day rental gives a picture without buying a monitor.
Do you already have a mitigation system?Fan control and ongoing readings confirm it keeps working.
Privacy & data handling
Radon readings are stored on the monitor and in its app, or on the home controller with fan control — not on an IoTiq server. No cameras or microphones are involved. Reports go only to you, and to a professional or buyer if you choose to share them. How IoTiq handles data →
FAQ
Questions about radon monitoring.
Is this an official radon test?+−
Consumer monitors are excellent for ongoing tracking, but for decisions about mitigation Health Canada recommends a long-term test with a certified measurement device. We can refer you to a certified professional.
What level is too high?+−
The Canadian guideline is 200 Bq/m³. Your report compares your long-term average with it.
Should I test even in a new home?+−
Yes. Nova Scotia recommends testing every home, and there are no radon-free areas.
How long before I know my level?+−
Short-term readings start within a day, but long-term averages over at least a few months give the real picture.
Does IoTiq install mitigation systems?+−
No. We refer you to certified mitigation contractors and can monitor afterwards to confirm the system works.
Is there a monthly fee?+−
No.
Check My Radon Setup
Tell us about your home.
Four quick questions. We reply by email with a recommended setup and a written quote.
We use your information only to respond to this request. No obligation to buy, and no marketing emails unless you ask for them.