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>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</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 February 2020
I appreciate the local service. The person that arrived to conduct the testing was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. The company that contacted me with the information of the testing were very helpful in recommending solutions to our air quality issues.
Mold Test Company NO CA
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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 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 November 2014
<p>We discovered water damage in our closet and called in our plumber who could not find the source. Next we called in Mr. Drechsler. He had remodeled our kitchen previously and we were very happy with the work then too. He ran several tests the plumber did not do. He suspected a leak in the...
Drechsler Construction
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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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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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

The cost for asbestos testing typically ranges from $400 to $800. The final price depends on several factors, including the number of samples needed, the size and age of the property, and the professional's expertise required for comprehensive testing. Larger or older properties may have higher costs.

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