What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</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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They did a great job and they’re done within a few minutes. I highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in December 2025
The work was done to high standards and the workers conducted themselves with professionalism, making sure the site was clean and answering all my questions. Great job!!!
Central Valley Custom Masonry
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Reviewed in June 2025
He was very professional and show concern for the matter at hand. He did get the test done in a decent in timely manner. Very respectful, I felt that my concerns were met.
Fresno Mold Busters
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Thank you for the good experience, and you are professionals.
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Every friendly and get the job done!! Super happy with the results!!
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The remodel turned out great! Easy to work with and the results exceeded all expectations. I would 100% recommend to any looking for a true craftsman who takes pride in what they do.
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From start of landscape project to end, this company did an excellent job.
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Mike and Mary were excellent to work with. The project was completed in a timely manner - actually faster than expected.. Workers were respectful and did an excellent job.
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Ariana was great . She did a very good cleaning on my place and I am am ongoing customer with Ariana.. she cleans my place every two weeks.. Iâ m so happy I found someone I am able to trust and tely on. She is on time and ready to work.. thank you .
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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