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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
They did a great job fixing two large holes after a water leak. I would use them again in the future. 10/10
Silva Drywall
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Reviewed in January 2025
I hired Matthew’s company for several jobs over the years, to include 3 kitchen remodels and 3 bathroom remodels, as well as several odd jobs. Details are important to me and he gets that. The first kitchen counter was installed by another company and Matthew was able to fix the ugly seams in...
Stone Pro Resto
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Reviewed in December 2024
Was in and out real quick and easy! Sink works perfectly now and CJ was very professional. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone in the area needing quality plumbing.
DW PLUMBING SERVICES
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Reviewed in November 2024
The inspection went flawlessly! Mr. Ashment arrived exactly when he said he would, explained to us what he would be doing and how long it would take. During his inspection he had no issues answering questions that we had concerning anything that he found that was wrong or in need of repair. Mr....
Ashment Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2022
Technician promptly verified that diagnosis of problem would require in-person house visit and refund was offered. Wish it could have been solved virtually, buy have great respect for integrity and professionalism displayed.
Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in July 2021
Adam was supposed to start the painting on Monday, July 5. He told us he could not start until Tuesday, July 6. Arrived at approximately 9:00am, and started to paint. Left the job at 2:00pm. Returned on Wednesday and had to leave to take his family member to the doctor at approximately 12:00pm...
Victory Powerwashing Company - Facebook
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Reviewed in March 2021
I had a circuit breaker that kept tripping, so I called Zapata's because they were the ones who initially wired the house (and did some switches incorrectly--but that's another issue that was resolved). The technician showed up and without even measuring current draw determined in about two...
Rob Zapata's Electric
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Reviewed in June 2020
My fiance's car is intermittently not starting. I have been working on cars for over 20 years and have held multiple ASE certifications, however I was unable to figure out what was causing the issue. I brought the vehicle in and a couple hours later they told her she needed a new alternator and...
FAIRWAY FORD OF AUGUSTA
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Reviewed in June 2020
Car is intermittently not starting. I've been fixing cars for 20 years and have held multiple ASE certifications and was unable to figure out what was causing the issue. Brought the car and unfortunately they were not able to replicate the issue to figure it out either. However; they were quick,...
BUTLER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
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Reviewed in November 2018
Brandon showed up on time and was very professional the entire visit. It was raining and he made the effort to keeping his shoes covered whenever he came into my house. The purpose of the visit was to check over our HVAC system since we've never had it serviced since owning the house. Very...
Sig Cox Heating & Air Conditioning
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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