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 do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
Replaced outflow pump per diagnostic code, then discovered that a circuit board needed replacing. Promised to return yesterday at 3:30 with the board, but never showed up. Now won't answer tests or multiple phone calls leaving a message.
Carl's Appliance Service, LLC.
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Reviewed in September 2023
Austin is easy to work with and exhibited a professional demeanor in all ways. He was realistic in what he could achieve for me without making me feel that my situation was hopeless as others I talked to about testing were. His report was thorough and suggestions to improve air quality were...
Iowa Quality Air
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Reviewed in June 2023
We had new plumbing installed in a old house. This company was able to coming in and patch all of the homes that were made through the house.
Rodriguez Drywall, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
John was prompt and thorough. He not only fixed the problem, but ran other tests to make sure it was up to standards.
Baenisch Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2018
We had hired Jeremy a couple years ago for a bathroom shower repair so did not hesitate again to contact him when we had a leaking pipe under our kitchen sink and leaky faucet above. He and his wife provided lots of useful information and suggested getting the needed parts under warranty for the...
Handy Guy
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Reviewed in July 2015
I was very impressed with the level of detail Mike provided. Not only performing the inspection and promptly getting me his report, but also explained the tools and what I was seeing as he performed the test. Beyond that, I showed up about 10 minutes before the scheduled appointment and he had...
The BrickKicker
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Reviewed in June 2014
We are selling our house and the buyer's inspection report noted two plumbing issues--a spot on the ceiling in our storage room where water had dripped and also said that our main sump pump was not working and our battery back-up pump was doing all the work. We wanted the items taken care of...
Practical Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2014
<p>It went great! Over the past winter, we discovered mold growing in our attic. We determined the mold was caused by moisture getting into our attic, and then condensing on the cold northern slope of our roof. We wanted to ensure that the mold growing in the attic had not found its way into...
Iowa Home Restoration & Repair, LLC
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Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

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.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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