Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </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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Last update on December 16, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
Testing was scheduled and performed quickly. The administrative team was particularly professional and polite.
Envirocheck, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Project: Test or Evaluate Asbestos Risks
XRF Research, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2022
The work was just completed today so the true test will be the next rain but the communication was great, the work was scheduled and completed quickly and at a very competitive price. Overall, very happy.
Courtesy Roofing Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
Needing a new water heater is a stressful situation, and Nootbaar Plumbing and the Gardner Company made it easy. Their service was prompt and courteous, but that is what you expect. The best test of a company is under stress. This is where they shined. My hot water heater failed suddenly, though...
Nootbaar Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
Not too many kind words for my experience, but I'll start with what I do have: - Were easy to get on the phone and was able to get an appointment scheduled quickly - While still overpriced in my eyes, price was lowest of the 3 estimates I got As for the negatives: - Were not thorough in their...
A to Z Leak Detection
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Reviewed in May 2017
The only reason did not give an A is they didn't test the finished work
The Roof Masters
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Reviewed in October 2015
The work was performed in the time they said it would be. Before I contracted the work they did a diagnostic test. They sent me an email with the results and pictures of each part they said needed to be replaced. Afterward, he showed me one of the parts that was replaced. 
Escondido Auto Pros
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Reviewed in November 2014
Two days ago, Amerigas turned off the propane gas to our home because they determined that there was a leak that the Amerigas representative said needed to be repaired by a plumber. I immediately called Plumbing Plus and explained the situation to the woman answering the phone and asked if...
Plumbing Plus
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Reviewed in July 2014
Being the "weekend handyman" I replaced some parts on my first floor shower and tested by applying back pressure. I was dismayed to note that my work had apparently led to a leak behind the wall judging by the water on the garage floor. A Sunday call to RT Construction was returned...
Bernal Construction
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Reviewed in April 2013
Pacific Pool Tile Cleaning were very honest with doing the acid wash they were not sure the gray marbling would come out so they offered do a test to see first. I was pleased to see that it did come out so we did both the tile cleaning and acid wash. Matt gave me a discount because I did do...
Pacific Pool Tile Cleaning
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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