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 March 2022
2 plumbers came, they speak english, but didn't seem to speak fluently. but could communicate well enough. Did they fix the leak? Yes. They replaced the pop up assembly and applied silicone to the faucet. However, my sink is Venetian bronze and the replacement pop up assembly is chrome; they...
WILMAR Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2021
The technician was vey professional, explaining the process and how long it would take. Highly recommend Thank you.
Official Pest Prevention, Inc. - Elk Grove
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Reviewed in March 2020
Excellent customer experience from beginning to end. Alex was very professional, honest, and not aggressive for my business. Huft provided $4,000 in rebates and a $1,600 promotional credit for an electric HVAC system upgrade! The installers were prompt, expedient, and considerate to not make a...
Huft Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
Hired them on a continuing basis. They come once a week to clean, test and add chemicals. My pool is always ready.
Delta Pool Care
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Reviewed in February 2018
Carl is very knowledgeable in mold testing. He thoroughly explain the process and next steps. I trust him and that's the very thing you want to have when working with companies.
A1 Certified Environmental
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Reviewed in June 2017
very well appears some "things" not hooked up properly before or were not actually needed needs to return for further testing as it was not hot enough to perform some of the tests. said will not charge a service charge for return visit but there would be a charge of additional parts needed
Huft Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2014
Great group of guys, this was a free test for buying a new appliance and it was amazing how hard the water was! Very informative, not a high pressure sale.
AAA Water Systems
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Reviewed in August 2013
I had to get a lot of repairs done in the house. They informed me that it could not be kept to leak so I hired a handyman who opened up the wall on both the bathroom and the bedroom side. They found that the shower pipe was leaking and replaced it; the leaking stopped so I am very disappointed...
Ace Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in August 2013
I'm not really one to write reviews, but Kim was amazing from start to finish. She came into my home for the estimate and tested different cleaners on each individual surface in my home. Her estimate was broken down into each individual area with a price for each. Kim's work far exceeded my...
Stoddard Tile Company
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Reviewed in April 2011
They are not very prompt. They take a week to respond to my question. They always request checks made to personal name rather than the company name. They come in dump the chemicals and walk with testing the water first.
RICK'S POOL SERVICE
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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 can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

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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