Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in June 2024
They were on time and on schedule. Which is the only positive things I could say. They are non responsive once the contract is signed for anything that comes up. They do not follow CA contractors law. They do not have their license on anything and they take unlawful deposits and payments. They...
Contra Costa Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in January 2024
We have used PMGS twice now and they have quite literally saved my life. I was suffering from mold toxicity in our current home and they abated and got rid of it and even treated a 2nd time before the warranty was up just for good measure. We used them again for mold testing and abatement on a...
Pure Maintenance Golden State, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2023
The tech who arrived - on time - did not tell me ahead of time how much the cost would be to replace the electric eyes on my garage door opener. His English was very hard for me to understand, so I was unsure of what exactly he was about to do. He replaced the parts in less than 15 minutes,...
Door-Mart
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Reviewed in June 2023
Everything went great! They are very kind and skillful men. I had a better experience than I expected. They knew exactly what to do when I told them what was wrong. It really put me at ease. This was the first time ever calling a plumber and I’ll definitely call them in the future! Thank you so...
Murray Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2023
Amato installed and repaired several sections of drywall after a vent relocation done by Gilmore. He was on-time and professional yet friendly. And the true test was our dogs liked him!
Gilmore Heat Air Solar Contractors
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Reviewed in January 2022
This Company, NorCal Water Inc. is also known as, Kinetico Water of Placerville, Ca. They installed a $5,000.00 water softener in my home in 2013 because I had iron in my well water. They should have installed an iron backwash filter for half the price, but did not do so, preying on my...
Norcal Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did a great job! Very thorough. They go the extra mile to do quality work and are careful to do it just they way you want it.
Highground Excavating and Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
When a tenant came down with asthma shortly after moving into her new rental home a contractor’s assessment was the possibility of black mold buildup from a leaking bathroom pipe. Opening up the wall and area around the leak revealed the worst case scenario. Once black mold was discovered,...
Kauai Restoration & Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
In the past year I have used Conforti's services 3 times. Twice for plumbing blockages in the old home we purchased late 2015. And once to install a water line to my freezer's ice maker. They responded within an hour or two for my first service call (late evening in winter). Waste water was not...
CONFORTI PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2014
He explained what he was doing as he did his testing. Since the AC symptoms that I had observed could not be duplicated during his testing, he did not recommend any possible replacement parts but suggested letting it continue to run for a few days to ensure ongoing good performance. <br /> This...
WOMACK HEATING & AIR
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Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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

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.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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

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