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>

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Reviewed in March 2025
They created a new bathroom for my daycare center. Bathroom was not there before and now looks like it was meant to be there all along. Got the job done in a timely manner. Would highly recommend.
Connections Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Dan did a fantastic job installing kitchen cabinets and plumbing associated with sinks. He was responsive to inquiries, had some great suggestions, and wanted to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. His work was high quality. I strongly recommend him for your project.
Fox Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
They repainted out kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to refinish their cabinets!
N-Hance of Ames
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Reviewed in September 2023
They helped provide full home air quality testing. I had some minor symptoms that I couldn't pin point to anything, I found them on Google and gave them a call they came out right away. They used some sensors that were able to pinpoint the issues and helped me to improve my homes air quality....
Iowa Quality Air
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Reviewed in July 2023
At Prestige Home Construction, LLC, we believe in creating homes that stand the test of time, combining aesthetics with durability.
Prestige Home Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very happy with the results
D & Dee Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Installed in timely manner. Have to wait on radon test to see if it works.
Milledge Construction
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Reviewed in July 2019
The company repairing our air conditioner told us our the electrical outlet was the root cause of the issue and refused to continue any work until we had an electrician look at it. I called Bob at 8:00PM at night and he was at my door at 8:00AM the next morning. He tested the outlet, inspected...
Eagle Electric Inc
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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 August 2016
His inspection was primarily an air test. I had to show him were the mold was throughout the house and he downplayed it and said it was not much of a problem. As he was about to leave I asked him to "inspect" the rest of the house since he did not go anywhere else in the house other than where i...
aMOLDdetective
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

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