Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2020
Your techs arrived on time, efficiently scoped the required work and site prep, removed our old appliance and installed the new one. Removal and installation required hooking up and testing the water and electrical connections, leveling the new appliance and disposing of the old one.I was...
Golden Bay Tech
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Reviewed in May 2019
I think anytime a company engages a customer and makes a commitment, sets an expectation, and then misses them that a review should be done. This was the case with Chandler plumbing. I invested 30 minutes of time including a half day off from work to meet with a rep from Chandler. Polite young...
Chandler's Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2019
Trina reached out within a day of RFQ. Pricing was right and they were accommodating with my schedule and gave a two hour window by which service would be done. True to form, I received a call the morning of the service confirming the time-window. Jason was here within the starting hour of the...
Water Quality Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2015
Mike was great. He was able to come out in less than a week from the day he came to do the estimate. He was thorough, attentive and answered all of our questions about possible issues with our home and property. He responded promptly to all my questions leading up to the day of our...
PuroHeat
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Reviewed in November 2014
Eduardo arrived right on time, was professionaly dressed, clean, and introducted himself when I opened the door. He quickly covered his shoes, waiting only for me to invite him in, and asked me the details and got to work. This clog was particularly stubborn. He stated it must have been some...
Fantastic Rooter
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Reviewed in May 2014
Very reputable, thoughtful approach to solving the problem. Communication was good, the final test results were not delivered right away.
Mold Remedies
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Reviewed in February 2014
Very professional and great customer service. Inspected and cleaned chimmney then did test to ensure it was working properly. I will keep him in mind when my own house needs to get the chimmney cleaned. Thank you Dale
California Preferred Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went well. The first visit two tests were done. One near the water stains and the other outside my front door for comparison. The test results took three days. The spore count in my home was high. Richard called me that evening to explain what needed to be done. He referred me to a...
Certified-Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2010
I called Quick Plumbing for service and was told they'd have someone to my within an hour. John was at my home within 45 minutes. He snaked the toilet and discovered there was a blockage due to something being dropped in it. Cleared the blockage, tested that it worked several times and was...
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No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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.

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

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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