Best Radon Testing & Mitigation in Charlottetown

About Radon in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Last updated: March 2026

Charlottetown is served by C-NRPP certified radon professionals listed on RadonFinder.ca. Prince Edward Island has generally lower radon risk than most other Atlantic provinces, largely due to its sedimentary geology, with red sandstone and shale that produce less radon than the granite formations found in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland. That said, radon is present in all soils to varying degrees, and no province is truly zero-risk. The 2024 Cross-Canada survey found about 1 in 5 of the PEI homes it tested above the guideline, close to the national average, so testing remains the only way to know your home's actual level.

Typical Mitigation Cost in Prince Edward Island

$2,000–$3,200

Below national average

PEI's sedimentary geology and milder climate produce generally lower radon levels, keeping most mitigation systems simpler and less costly.

•Foundation type: many PEI homes have slab or partial basement construction
•Home age: older PEI homes may have more foundation gaps
•Crawlspace construction in rural areas
•Limited contractor availability on the island compared to mainland provinces
•Seasonal access: some rural properties are more accessible in warmer months

Showing 1–4 of 4 professionals in Charlottetown

Glen Gardiner

Lake Verde, PE

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From quick residential tests to full mitigation system design, RadonAide delivers safety‑focused, code‑compliant solutions tailored to your property. Get clear answers, fair pricing, and support from initial quote to final verification test.

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Mr Plumber

Charlottetown, PE

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Mr Plumber is a Charlottetown plumbing and heating company that also offers radon gas services. It performs multiple radon tests throughout a home and provides radon mitigation, serving the Charlottetown area and across Prince Edward Island.

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Cleya Ltd.

New Haven, PE

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Cleya Ltd. is a home inspection and building science consulting business in New Haven, PE, that also offers radon testing, monitoring and mitigation. It provides home diagnostic consulting, thermal imaging and energy consulting on Prince Edward Island.

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Island Radon Testing

Kinross, PE

Island Radon Testing is a C-NRPP certified radon testing professional serving Kinross, PE. Their certified inspectors provide accurate radon measurements for homes and businesses.

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Local radon data

How common is high radon in Charlottetown?

Moderate

1 in 8.7

homes in the Charlottetown area are estimated to have radon above Health Canada's action level of 200 Bq/m³. Your home can be very different from its neighbours, so the only way to know your level is to test.

Charlottetown

1 in 8.7

Prince Edward Island

1 in 5

Canada

1 in 5.6

Postal areas nearby with the highest estimates

Estimate across 4 postal areas. Source: the RadonFinder.ca radon map of Canada, built on the 2024 Cross-Canada survey, Health Canada data and Statistics Canada census data.

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Know your radon level in Charlottetown first

A home monitor tells you whether you need mitigation at all, and later confirms it worked. Health Canada bases decisions on a 3-month average, ideally through winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Radon in Charlottetown

RadonFinder.ca lists C-NRPP certified radon testing and mitigation professionals serving Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Browse the directory above to compare professionals by services offered, certifications, and reviews.

Most homeowners in Prince Edward Island pay between $2,000 and $3,200 for a complete radon mitigation system. Actual cost depends on your foundation type, home size, and the complexity of the installation. Request quotes from multiple professionals to compare.

Charlottetown follows Health Canada's national guideline of 200 Bq/m³. If your home tests above this level, Health Canada recommends taking action to reduce radon within two years for levels between 200 and 600 Bq/m³, and within one year if above 600 Bq/m³.

Yes. Health Canada recommends testing every home in Canada, regardless of age, construction type, or location. Radon levels vary from house to house and even neighbouring homes can have very different readings. A long-term test of at least 91 days during the heating season is the most reliable method.

The most common system is active sub-slab depressurization (ASD). A certified professional installs a pipe through your foundation slab connected to a fan that draws radon from beneath the home and vents it safely above the roofline. Installation typically takes one day.