If you are considering selling your Princeton area home you may be wondering what 
updates would be needed to help you sell it quickly. Many of my clients
ask this question, since in this market home condition and appearance
are very important to the success of the sale. There is no one rule
applicable to every home, it depends on many factors requiring a visit
to the home for specific advice.
One of the things that comes up
for consideration often is whether to update the look of the kitchen by
installing granite counter tops. It is a costly item and such an update
always require careful thought. Now more thought may be needed, since
more information is becoming available that some granites emit
radiation and contain radon.
Increased level of radon is not good for living in the house and not good for selling it. New York Times describes several cases were the radon level was 20+times the limit used for passing the home inspection.
The
article says : "Indeed, health physicists and radiation experts agree
that most granite counter tops emit radiation and radon at extremely
low levels." On the other hand, "with increasing regularity in recent
months, the Environmental Protection Agency has been receiving calls
from radon inspectors as well as from concerned homeowners about
granite counter tops with radiation measurements several times above
background levels".
Apparently, not all kinds of granite emit
radiation or radon. There are tests that could be performed to
determine which ones do and which ones do not. Association Of Radon Scientists and Technologist could provide information on the certified technicians. Similar information is available for the EPA. In New Jersey the Department Of Environmental Protection
has information about radon and radiation. Here are a few more helpful
resources for technicians certified in NJ to provide testing and
remediation.
The Radon Measurement Businesses Certified in NJ
Radon Mitigation Business certified In NJ
Faina Sechzer does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for
accuracy of the information on this site, and provides said information
without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Every
consumer is urged to perform their own research and analysis.
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