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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Last update on February 27, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Mr. Taddonio did a very thorough examination of my property and gave what I felt was an honest assessment of what was occurring and what needed to be done. Very pleased with his work.
Taddonio Engineering, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Honest tech, Prior to this apointment I had someone clean my boiler who stated that my chimney needed cleaning. when the tech came in he detached the chimney pipe to the boiler and showed me how clean it already was, and told me that it did not need cleaning. NO CHARGE.
Chimneys R Us, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Just had MOLD BUSTERS test and rememideate a mold problem on an outside wall and a basement area.. They were professional, well prepared and a pleasure to work with. Neat,through and priced reasonably and would highly recommend.
Mold Busters
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Reviewed in January 2021
It went well, service man was friendly, courteous, and helpful. He took a water test to help identify my problem with ruined laundry and staining in my sinks, toilets and tub. However, I never got the results? I called and the owner was too busy. Penciled me in on his calendar to dig out my...
Affordable Water Treatment LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Responsive, prompt, easy to work with, reasonably priced. Follow-up testing yielded a good result.
A & R Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
Todd , the owner of at First Servive LLCwas a 5 star PLUMMER !! When I called him he gave me a quote over the phone when I explained the problem and came out to our home the next day. Our hot water heater was leaking onto the floor and water was only getting warm. He found the problem fast...
First Services
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Reviewed in November 2017
After they came and tested the amps from the pump it was discovered that the well pump needed to be replaced. They were able to do it that night and I am happy to say after not having water for 2 days because of the weekend I now have water.
Service Plus Specialty Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in September 2016
Dustin Maurice came out to my home. He inspected and tested efficiently. He provided me with all of the information I needed. He was very energetic and courteous. I was happy to learn that I did not need remediation.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2016
Every year, they charged a $50 tank rental fee for 2 tanks holding 50 gallons of propane total. It occurred to me that I had never seen Spicer servicing or safety testing the tanks in the many years I lived at this location. I called them to ask what exactly the $50 per year rental fee pays for...
Spicer Advanced Gas
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Reviewed in June 2015
Ryan and his assistant showed up exactly when he had said they would. We reviewed the work I had asked to have done, and he graciously allowed me to add a fifth item (the installation of the toilet). In less than two hours, all five tasks were completed (!?!), along with appropriate clean up....
Anything Plumbing
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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.

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