Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </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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He did a smoke test free of charge, which was good. I did feel the prices were on the high side and the person who came out took a high pressure sales approach for hydro cleaning. I felt like if I had not been diligent about asking questions I would have signed up for a service that I did not...
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Reviewed in August 2025
I used Environmental Testing Services for mold testing, and I couldn’t be more impressed— this company was outstanding! Their professional quality and thorough inspection gave me complete confidence in the results. Anthony’s professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail made the...
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Reviewed in April 2025
Brandon provided exceptional mold testing services. He was highly professional, thorough, and delivered the most reliable results compared to others I’ve encountered. Additionally, his pricing was the most competitive I’ve found. I highly recommend his services.
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Reviewed in October 2024
I had another mold remediation come to quote and then Rick did his comprehensive lab test and found out there was no mold. He saved me thousands of dollars.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great customer service from the beginning, from the phone calls to the actual testing! Everything was explained thoroughly! Jose explained every test or swab and made sure I knew exactly what was going on. Speedy results! We started the testing around 8a.m and then I received results around...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great operation, I highly recommend their services. Niv the owner, Rose the office manager, and Adrian the mold assessor are great professionals. If anyone needs air quality test, call Air Quality Experts. Their service and quality are just fantastic.
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Gary and his team are professionals who do exceptional work. Gary responded right away whenever I had questions and provided strong communication on the process prior and throughout. We passed the mold test on the first attempt and I can&#39;t express how thorough and diligent they were...
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Reviewed in August 2020
The mold testing and inspection was professionally done over the course of a 2 hours span. The results were ready within a few days and we had passed. The report was extensive including photos of the meter reading that were good. I am selling this property and can feel confident that there...
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Reviewed in March 2020
Our condominium was affected by a long standing leakage, which did not become apparent until what, we surmised, may have taken several months in the making: As the result of a defect in our 30 year old decaying pipe system. After completing the necessary drying-out process of the flood—followed...
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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