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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Thieran is a very reliable and excellent pool maintenance guy. He actually cleans the pool and also the motor. It’s not just a test the water and refill the pool float like certain other companies I’ve had and he shows up! Happy to deal to a reputable pool company. Harmonious Pools!!! Use...
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Reviewed in November 2024
Excellent job explaning the issues we were having. Testing was fast and efficient. Very kind as well.
Superior Mold and Remediation Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
We had a green pool. Just couldn't seem to get our chemicals right or the pool clean enough. Contacted FHL & was promptly contacted back. Not only did he scrub & clean it, but tested the levels, added the necessary chemicals & then consulted on a faulty flow sensor. We ordered on Amazon & a few...
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Reviewed in May 2023
They did everything they said. Super nice people and great job both testing and remediating.
Moisture Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
When I got a post card for a free water test I thought "Why not". We have town water but I did wonder what the quality was. When Bryan came and showed me what the city posted and then the results of several different tests, I was appalled. We signed up for the whole house filtering system. This...
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Reviewed in July 2021
Great guy, very professional, quick and detailed! He actually saved me thousands, because he recommended a test I did not think about and it came back messed up so I was able to ask the seller to fix.
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Reviewed in May 2021
DID NOT GET TEST RESULTS - HAD TO CALL FOR THEM TO BE SENT-PROBLEM WITH EMAIL??
Pur360
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Reviewed in September 2020
Tatiana was quick at responding and came the next day for mold testing. She took five samples and I got the results back a week later. She was very good about explaining the results and what steps needed to be done to remediate the issue.
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Reviewed in June 2019
It was great. They were very professional. They came back after it was done to test the water and to teach us how to use the system.
Custom H2O
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Reviewed in January 2019
They were professional, informative, and timely with arrival and all testing. Would highly recommend!
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Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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.

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.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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.

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