How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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 April 2024
Quick response and easy to work with. They fixed my plumbing problem with a day,the customer service is exceptional Ill recommend to anyone
First Premier Home Warranty
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Reviewed in July 2022
They were professional and new how to troubleshoot the problem prior to arrival so that they knew what they were looking for. Tested after completion to ensure that everything was working properly.
Pro Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2021
When the inspector came out to test of no more mold he said it was cleanest job he has seen. Great job to Armondo!
DeDona Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2016
They did a very good job. They explained the results of the test to me making it easy to understand. They recommended that I replace a part. Their price was very reasonable. They did not pressure me into replacing the part. They explained exactly what the part did and how it works in the system....
Airway Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2016
After taking the test for mold he contacted several company's that do mold removal. He said he would stay involved until the work was completed
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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Reviewed in March 2016
Josh and Ty from Scott's Pool Repair gave me excellent advice, and fixed the leak in my pool pipes quickly. They saved me $1000's by realizing that the guy who located the leak near the skimmer basket was wrong. The leak detector recommended digging up the gunite around the skimmer basket...
Scott's Pool Repair & Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2015
Fast, courteous service and reasonable pricing made this test an easy thing to get off our minds. The fact the tech called when he was going to be only a few minutes late was remarkable. We know who to call should the need ever arise again.
Advanta Clean of Central Valley
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Reviewed in June 2014
I have a 1917 home. The pipes are old. My kitchen sink and laundry (mud room) would back up constantly. I would snake it only to have it back up within the month. <br /> I hired 2 plumbing service providers before finding Martin's. The others replaced pipes. The visible ones. 1 even stated that...
Martin Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2010
It went very well. He was very professional and arrived in a timely fashion. He explained to me that if there was mold there woul be signs of it and there would be an odor, but than he took a test of the wall behind the shower anyway and told me all was good. He also told things I could do to...
A2z Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2008
Both toilets in my house were backed last night - I had hoped that everything would "loosen up" overnight. Things were just as bad in the morning. I called 1st Choice at 7:11AM, and the phone was answered on the second ring. After calling around, the service manage told me he would have a...
1ST CHOICE SEWER & DRAIN
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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.

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

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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