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>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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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Emerson and his team at Green Restorations Solutions did a great job with the work performed at my place. He kept me informed of the progress and was very professional throughout the entire job. I would hire them again and highly recommend for mold testing and remediation.
Green Restoration Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2018
They did a great job checking my vents and ducts and then came back to test my freeon. I thought that was a bit pricy.
Einstein Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2018
Hard to know whether the product works like you're promised when the salesman drops a few drops of some liquid into a test tube and based on the clarity of the Apollotek treated water you're supposed to have proof their product will purify your water. Too many outlandish claims to...
Apollotek International, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
The faucet wasn't the problem, which I suspected was the case as I had had a part replaced in the past, but fixing the drip didn't last. The plumber first did a test to see if part replacement was the problem. He said the system needed to be bled and quoted an additional $96 beyond what I had...
Jacot Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2017
The work was done neatly. A drop cloth was spread on the floor in front of the fireplaces. The gas log fireplaces we're tested after cleaning.
RED HOOD CHIMNEY SWEEP AND AIR DUCT CLEANING
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Reviewed in September 2017
Joseph called me right away and had my toilet fill valve & angle stop installed (replaced) on the same day! He also tested my water for hardness! Great job! THANKS!!
SoCal Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2016
After BCS conducted the mold remediation, I paid for a third party, Mold Inspection Sciences (also great), to conduct a <br /> post remediation mold test. The garage failed the test. The master bedroom and bath passed. According to our contract, Building Inspection Services will clean the...
Building Cleaning Services, Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
If you're concerned about your health and are serious about remediating a mold problem, call these guys. I suspected mold growth in my new home in the bathroom because of a suspicious smell. <br /> I felt so grateful and lucky that Inspector Mike Cantor came out to my home to test for mold....
Mold Inspection Sciences of Los Angeles
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Reviewed in June 2015
<p>If you just want to get a report and no explanation or implications of the report, then I suggest you call Same Day mold testing because that's all you're going to get--a one page report. NO explanation or follow up about the findings of the report. However, if you want someone who is VERY...
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Nick was the person who first came to my house and provided the very reasonable estimate for the work I wanted to do. He was very professional and friendly, and he shared bits of his extensive experience with us during the estimate. After I bought the necessary parts from Pacific Sales, I...
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No, you should not remove asbestos from your home yourself. It is not worth risking your health, or the health of your family.

There are strict laws regarding the demolition, encapsulation, and removal of asbestos. Not only could you face potential violations, but you could be putting yourself and others at risk. If you don't have the proper asbestos removal gear, you could inhale the asbestos fibers, which could lead to lung cancer or mesothelioma.

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No, it is a regulated material and may cause cancer.

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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.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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.

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.

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