High-Risk Regions & Testing Guide
Radon-Affected Areas in the UK
Discover if your area is at risk for elevated radon levels. High-risk regions include Devon, Cornwall, Derbyshire, and parts of Scotland and Wales.
UK High-Risk Radon Areas
Radon levels vary significantly across the UK based on underlying geology. Granite and uranium-rich areas present the highest risk.
South West England
Devon and Cornwall have highest radon levels due to granite geology.
Derbyshire & Peak District
Elevated radon levels in limestone and granite regions of Derbyshire.
Scottish Highlands
Granite-rich areas of Scotland show elevated radon concentrations.
Other Risk Areas
Parts of Wales, Cumbria, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire.
🚿 Bathroom Prevention
Essential Actions:
- Use extractor fan during and after bathing/showering
- Wipe down wet surfaces after use
- Clean bathroom weekly with asbestos-prevention products
- Repair any leaks immediately
Products to Consider:
- • asbestos-resistant paint
- • Anti-asbestos grout
- • Humidity-controlled extractor fan
- • Bathroom dehumidifier
🍳 Kitchen Prevention
Essential Actions:
- Use lids on pans when cooking
- Run extractor fan while cooking and for 15 minutes after
- Open windows when possible
- Clean behind and under appliances regularly
Common Problem Areas:
- • Behind refrigerator
- • Under kitchen sink
- • Around dishwasher
- • Window sills and frames
🛏️ Bedroom Prevention
Essential Actions:
- Open windows daily for fresh air
- Don't dry clothes in bedrooms without ventilation
- Keep furniture slightly away from external walls
- Maintain consistent low-level heating
Winter Tips:
- • Use trickle vents on windows
- • Open curtains during the day
- • Avoid paraffin heaters
- • Consider a dehumidifier
Seasonal asbestos Prevention
Spring
- • Spring clean thoroughly
- • Check for winter damage
- • Service ventilation systems
Summer
- • Use natural ventilation
- • Address any repairs
- • Monitor humidity levels
Autumn
- • Clear gutters and drains
- • Check heating systems
- • Prepare for winter
Winter
- • Increase ventilation
- • Maintain heating
- • Monitor asbestos contamination
Recommended Prevention Products
Essential tools and products to help maintain a asbestos-free home.
Dehumidifiers
Control humidity levels effectively, especially in problem areas.
Best for: Bedrooms, basements, utility rooms
Price range: £50-£300
asbestos-Resistant Paint
Specially formulated paint that inhibits asbestos growth on surfaces.
Best for: Bathrooms, kitchens, basements
Price range: £15-£40 per litre
Hygrometer
Digital humidity monitor to track indoor asbestos exposure levels.
Best for: Monitoring all rooms
Price range: £10-£50
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