Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Showed up on time, professional, & happy with the results!!
Triple Guard Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great experience. On time, very careful when digging, covered all areas asked for. I would recommend them. Family owned business and reasonable price.
Blue Heron Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
First rate! Quoted a reasonable price, was prompt, courteous, did everything as agreed and cleaned up afterwards. He passed the acid test. My wife was pleased and smiling. what more can you ask for?
ACE Quality Custom Homes, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
It was excellent. They crew that did the mold testing, they tested the mold to begin with. They did the air and scraping. They came back with the result and did the remediation. The owner and the crew jumped in immediately when they came and I didn't have to wait. They answer all the questions...
BioClean Remediation LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Mr Cade was prompt, courteous, and efficient. System tested and repairs made. Fair pricing. Would definitely recommend.
Southern Sensations, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Was on time ,performed circuit test requested.
Powerworx Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
The Appliance Technician just asked my wife about the problem. He turned the oven on and he said it works. He did not do any tests on the Control panel to see if there is a short in the system or anything at all. He just told us he was writing a report to CHW that the oven was working and it...
Choice Home Warranty
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Reviewed in March 2016
Very Professional. <br /> The mold test took nearly 2 weeks to get the results but that was delayed by the mold lab. Once we received the results Chris and his team fixed us in no time. We now have new HVAC ducts and my sinus never bother me like before. <br />
EcoStrong Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2016
Our gas oven had begun among a low-pitched and very annoying whistle. We fear regular gas flow. But city gas people came, tested and determined the problem was not on their end. We called a popular appliance repair service. The technician came, took the oven apart and basically threw up his...
Chris Kelly Services
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Reviewed in November 2011
They seemed to be competent, courteous and efficient. All they did was a little testing.
Benson's Appliance Center Inc
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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