Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div>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.</div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Thank you, your company is very efficient. I will definitely use your service when we need testing in the future! Best regards, Grant
Adviro
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Reviewed in July 2018
Emil did an excellent job with testing and removing mold from an apartment I just bought in a historic building. Lab reports with details were very professional. Highly recommend!
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2018
Very fast in response on all accounts and spent time to explain the results of the testing very pleased with the experience
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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Reviewed in May 2016
Michael was refreshingly honest and may have saved me thousands of dollars. I've called 3 other mold remediation companies who came out and gave quotes for a job ranging from $3-9k. Those companies all had high ratings on yelp. When I called him, he recommended that I get the mold tested first....
PuroHeat
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Reviewed in July 2015
I called Rich the day before for an appointment and he agreed to come in next day morning. He arrived early and started the work and finished on time. He also agreed to mark the tests as urgent for the lab as I was running short on time for repair. I got the report back in 2 days and...
Certified-Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2015
Came to the house twice to test. Said everything looked okay, but he would send us a specific, written report. We NEVER received the report or any follow up. Waste of time and money. 
Switched Electric
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Reviewed in September 2014
We had water bubbling up at the edge of our front yard. We first hired a landscape service to check out our sprinklers. He wasn't able to trace down the source after some digging. We then hired a plumbing company who recommended us to contact Chris after more digging. Chris called back soon...
C Cruz Sub-Surface Locators inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
I had called this company after seeing the coupon/ad for something like $59 for plumbing service. I paid thru Angie's list and they came as per the schedule. Although he came really on the last minute of his scheduled window. The guy who came, I think Jamar, did the toilet test and...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Novato
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Reviewed in February 2014
Mario was on time on his first visit and gave me an estimate. He also did a test tile first and demonstrated that the stripper and cleaning process would clean the heavily soiled stone. His crew was one time both days. They prepped everything well to protect baseboards and walls. Then the...
MB Marble Resurfacing LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Two plumbers arrived right on time for the appointment, took care of the tub spout/diverter first. Then examined the drip line that needed service and noticed that the main pressure valve for the house was placed on the "upstream" side (closer to the main water line valve) than the shutoff to...
Duncan Plumbing
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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