Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </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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Controlled Asbestos responded quickly to my inquiry, scheduled an appointment in a timely manner, arrived exactly on time, and thoroughly answered all of my questions. It was a pleasure doing business with this company!
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Reviewed in August 2025
Work excellent and professional and cleanup was done. Very pleased with their work.
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It was great. They were very thorough, very efficient, and they did a good job.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great experience would highly recommend!!
DG Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
Francis cleaning was so easy to work with, and did a thorough job. They paid attention to the details, and I was very pleased with their work.
Francis Cleaning of Des Moines
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Reviewed in March 2021
Customer oriented. Good communication. Highly recommend!
DG Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2017
Responsive communication, good value, timely service, and helpful information. I was especially impressed by the efficiency and expertise in testing, and how they don't up-sell services/ mitigation.
Midwest Indoor Air Quality & Associates
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Reviewed in August 2014
I enjoyed working with Neighbors. I received three bids for a new furnace and A/C, and the bid from Neighbors was right in the middle in price. However, it was hard to compare across bids since each company recommended different sizes and carried different brands. One thing we really liked...
Neighbors Heating Cooling Plumbing & Geothermal
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Reviewed in July 2014
Jerry and his son responded quickly to my request for an estimate on a new furnace and AC system. They took careful measurements of my house (windows, square footage) to determine the appropriate size for a new system. They were extremely professional. I also liked that they used Bryant...
Aire Serv of Cyclone Country
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Reviewed in May 2014
Great service. Bob came to my house on the same day I contacted him. We discussed the repair and he gave me a very reasonable quote. He even took my house paint so he could test it on the caulking he planned to use. The repair looks great. <br />
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Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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)

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