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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After a very long time of not knowing why our sprinklers would not come on using our timer (but we could run a manual watering), I has Soto's come take a look and ultimately give me an estimate. I was extremely pleased, not only was the problem found and a reasonable price quoted, I was told...
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Reviewed in May 2026
My Pro was extremely knowledgeable, courteous patient and professional. He came introduced himself explain how he’s going to fix a problem, went straight to work on it and conquered it. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone with plumbing problems.
Knockout plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2023
Excelente customer service, very professional, they know how to do the job right!!
Jacobo Roofing
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Reviewed in August 2023
Pool cleaners are everywhere but finding someone who actually knows what to do in every scenario with your pool is rare. I had a green pool that a guy before Vic tried to clear up and failed. Victor tested for phosphates which I never heard about before and once he got rid of those my pool never...
Clean Sweep Pool Care, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Greetings; First, Charlotte started the job assignment with excellent communication interaction skills. She initially contacted me with questions and / or possible concerns before her arrival time and date. Second, and most important, she arrived on time and ready to begin the project. ...
Charlotte's Web
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Reviewed in January 2023
Jonathan did a great inspection he was very informative with all my questions highly recommended.
j harrisons home inspections
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Reviewed in June 2021
Couldn't have been a better experience! VERY professional and I was surprised how reasonable the price. Lee's will be my new "go to" for future plumbing issues.
Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating
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Reviewed in March 2020
Having a gas leak is scary but it lead to the the best experience I have had with a home repair in my 17 years of living in and owning a home in the valley. The repair person was responsive to my phone calls, listened to my concerns, and gave me a high and low estimate by phone. The high...
Drain Guru Plumbing Services inc
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Reviewed in August 2017
not ready yet to start the testing. thanks
Preferred Choice Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
With a large order in the works our main breaker blew. John came out on a saturday and inspected everything related to the line the breaker was on . He has worked on this old building before and knows the how delicate the system is. The electrical supply to the building is not sufficient for...
S A Cassaday Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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

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