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 July 2022
Jose came out and explained the entire process as I was unfamiliar with asbestos testing. He took 3 samples and told me it would probably take a day to get the results. Since it was Friday I wasn't expecting to get the results until the following Monday. To my surprise Jose emailed me later that...
3J Environmental
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Reviewed in January 2020
I worked with Robert, who gave me a thorough inspection with a comprehensive explanation of the whole inspection process. He even followed up when I had a roof leak issue after my inspection to see if any further testing was needed. I appreciate the time and care Bye Bye Mold gave in addressing...
Bye Bye Mold, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
no rain so not tested yet
L I Metal Systems
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Reviewed in May 2017
I priced a number of companies for asbestos testing of a structure. Kurtis responded promptly and was able to conduct the test within just a couple of days of my call. They followed up with a call to let me know my results as soon as they were ready, the promptly mailed and emailed the final...
Kurtis Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2017
Good Works, but expensive. 3 hours worked and couple meetings should not cost 3000 for remediation works. Air Clearance Test should have been included, but at the end it did not. It costs customer another $450
Treeium Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
William was easy to contact and he was professional. We set an appointment between 4:30-5:30 and at 4:30 I recieved a call saying he was at my home. We recieved the test results with in 24 hours. We appreciated his honesty and would definitely recommend to others.
Laroue Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
The tech could not find the correct location, somehow, and was irritated by that which showed. I just moved in, and was not sure where to point him in the right direction for inspecting the heating system. He went on the roof, tested the heating system, and did an ok job with testing the inside...
West Coast Chief Repair, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
All I wanted was an asbestos test, as I was going to undertake renovations of the house. The person I spoke with was extremely insistent on bidding for contracting services as well despite my requested scope of services. Unable to get beyond his fixation on that, we parted ways.
Kurtis Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2013
Our overall experience with Mr. Simco was very positive and we are very pleased with the outcome of the project he completed on our patio. First, he came as scheduled to examine the work we needed to have completed. He was very thorough and detailed and gave us an idea what the project might...
CL Simco Services
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Reviewed in June 2013
I purchased a 75 year old Tudor home four years ago in a historic South Pasadena neighborhood. After doing several renovations, it was time to address the landscaping, or lack of. My property has a very large back yard which was basically a blank canvas, except for an unsightly telephone pole. I...
CANTERBURY LANDSCAPING INC
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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.

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.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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