Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
He was very professional came did his job and explained everything about the test and how the results are received Great Personality 10 out of 10
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Reviewed in March 2023
Plumb Right provides great customer service and actually did the job in a timely manner. 5 stars from me!!!
Plumb Right
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Reviewed in March 2023
Very professional. Notified and came the same day. Gentlemen were friendly and courteous. Arrived on time and took care of the problems with kitchen sink drain and faucet quickly and efficiently. Would recommend this company highly. Worth cost for repairs.
Keith The Plumber LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Disappointed that they used old existing flexible tube instead of new piping on installation.
Unique Services
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Reviewed in December 2022
evin was the first to contact me, by about 1 hour. He arrived in a timely manner, assessed what was going on then proceeded to take care of the issue. He was thorough in explaining what he thought the issue was and what he was doing to address the issue. He left the area he worked on just as...
WKD Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2021
The price was fair for this annual boiler service and they came the next day. RCL gave me exactly what I wanted: a basic service. While here, the technician made some observations and recommendations. He took the time to carefully explain options to consider to extend the life of the boiler. ...
RCL Mechanical
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Reviewed in August 2018
Vernon is wonderful to work with- he can be tough to get a hold of, but he was incredibly flexible and accommodated a weekend survey/inspection. He took plenty of samples and was prompt in letting me know when the results came back. His pricing is competitive and he doesn't try to oversell...
S & B Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Lee Ramey came out and inspected the area near the leak. He developed a plan to remove drywall areas in question and proceed with mold remediation for several areas where he found mold growth. I had been very stressed and overwhelmed by the issue, and Lee was extremely professional and helpful...
Mold and Mildew Solutions llc
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Reviewed in November 2013
They ran a blower door test, observed and evaluated my appliances, windows, doors, and moldings to locate air leaks and made recommendations on how to better insulate my home.
Eco Three
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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