Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Dude- call this place! I have an older house and my shut-off valve for my bathroom was leaking, they came over quickly so my home didn’t flood! Then I got addicted, since then I’ve needed my toilet switched out, my kitchen was being remodeled so I needed a new plumbing, waterline to my fridge,...
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Reviewed in December 2023
The service was excellent. I would just advise customers to know what is being tested by the well test beforehand, so if they want to add more items tested they can.
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We were able to book an appointment quickly for a clogged toilet. The technician was punctual, efficient, and very professional. I will use Drain Cleaning Pros again if needed.
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They were quick, thorough, and clean. I wished I had done it sooner.
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Reviewed in October 2021
It was very professional and they completed the kitchen in one week.
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Terry returned my call immediately. He showed up on time, went right to work testing the outlet and circuit breaker. He had the parts he needed in his truck, so he was here less than 30 minutes. He is my go-to person for any future electrical needs and recommend him highly.
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After spending 20 minutes digging, James told me I didn't have a leach field and called in another plumber to check it out. All this time he had a leach field map which I had given him and he said he was POSITIVE there was no leach field even though I had asked him to refer to the leach field...
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Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

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