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Radon testing and mitigation businesses with an office in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and the 2024 survey figure for its census division, dated.
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Businesses with an office in New Glasgow that say on their own website, or in a public register, that they do radon testing or mitigation, as of 2026-11-05. Businesses based elsewhere may also serve New Glasgow.
Sorted alphabetically by business name. Every business is listed free, and payment never affects the order.
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People and homes in New Glasgow, 2021 Census
Figures for the municipality of New Glasgow. They describe the homes and do not measure radon. The shares are of households, come from the census long-form sample and are shown only where there are at least 500 households.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| People | 9,471 |
| Homes lived in | 4,445 |
| Single-detached houses (%) | 59 |
| Rented (%) | 44 |
| Built in 1960 or before (%) | 44 |
| Built 1961 to 1980 (%) | 26 |
| Built 1981 to 2000 (%) | 18 |
| Built 2001 to 2021 (%) | 12 |
Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, tables 98-10-0002-01 (population and dwelling counts), 98-10-0240-01 (structural type of dwelling by tenure) and 98-10-0233-01 (dwelling condition by tenure, period of construction), census subdivisions, adapted. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.
Laws, codes and decisions on radon that apply in New Glasgow
Each row names its instrument and status as the authority states it. Guidance is not law; a tribunal decision is not court precedent. Canada's 200 Bq/m³ guideline binds no homeowner.
| Rule type | Applies to | What it says | Instrument | Status | In effect from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building code | Nova Scotia | Health Canada lists Nova Scotia as following the National Building Code, which carries the radon rough-in provisions. Adoption dates and local amendments differ, so the edition in force should be checked before calling any requirement current. | National Building Code of Canada, as adopted | In force | no data |
| Real estate disclosure | Nova Scotia | The property disclosure statement includes a radon line; the Commission has issued radon duties for licensees. | Nova Scotia property disclosure statement (radon line) | Guidance | no data |
| Workers' compensation | Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia lists diseases caused by ionizing radiation. | Nova Scotia workers' compensation disease schedule | In force | no data |
Rules that apply across Canada are on the Nova Scotia page.
The radon rules dataset; each row cites its primary source and the date checked.
Free or subsidized testing
A free long-term test kit. You agree to share your result for the Nova Scotia Radon Map. Shipping the kit to the lab is not included; the page puts it at about $9. Kits are sent out monthly. Current. As of 2026-10-23.
Library monitor lending
A short-term screening kit, borrowed with a library card. The libraries say it is a screening tool only and advise a long-term test. Some library systems lend it for six weeks. Current. As of 2026-10-27.
Grant
Up to $1,500 toward home radon mitigation. Radon is named as eligible. Current. As of 2026-09-01.
Grant
Up to $2,500 toward mitigation. Radon is named as eligible. Current. As of 2026-09-18.
Free or subsidized testing
Running for 2025 and 2026 with a live community list by province. Most participating communities distribute free kits; some charge a low fee. Current. As of 2026-09-18.
Free or subsidized testing
Free long-term (91 days or more) alpha track test kit, mailed back for analysis. Current. As of 2026-10-27.
Province or territory
Radon by census division, and every radon business in Nova Scotia.
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