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>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Q: What areas are commonly tested for asbestos?

• <div><p>Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.</p></div>

Q: How do I locate where the smell is coming from?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 31, 2020

Reviewed in January 2020
Prompt in follow up. Reasonable price. Plus applied nanoseal product for free in a test area to see how effective it is in keeping mold and mildew from appearing again.
Kelly's Pressuring
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Reviewed in December 2019
tanner francisco did an excellent job in explaining our situation and what testing he would do and why. very experienced in this type of business
Midwest Indoor Air Quality & Associates
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Reviewed in June 2017
first tech was prompt and said my randomly running toilet needed a new flapper. He replaced. It still randomly ran for 5 seconds about once an hr. I recalled ampm, and the owner himself came out. He did a dye test (which the first guy should have done) and said it was the tower seal in the tank....
AM PM Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
That came back high on radon. I went in and did a bunch of work. We tested fine after that. The best part is I never had to physically meet them. There was no worst part. They did what they said they would do. They got me the information that I needed.
Professional House Doctors Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
For the cost of the test, I believe someone by phone from Axium should have went over the test results and allow for QNA and possibly help decide the next step if there is one. As well, there was no inspection just the air test. I was under the impression that the cost quoted and paid was for...
Axium Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
Builder's plumber...we weren't impressed. We had all kinds of build mistakes including leaks, broken/non-functioning fixtures and Cook Plumbing never tested the water pressure between our home and the street. Thankfully a squeaky kitchen faucet that wouldn't quit squeaking after multiple Cook...
Cook Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2015
After going through our home he said he didn't see anything that would be a sign of either mold or mildew. He made comments on what we were doing right to prevent it such as boxes and other items in basement up off the floor on pallets, and the way we have our basement ventilated. <br /> I...
Iowa Home Restoration & Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called Shades of Green requesting a spring startup and backflow preventer testing. An appointment was scheduled and the technician called ahead and arrived early. Upon startup of the system the backflow device began to leak profusely. I accept responsibility of this leak as I did not get it...
Shades of Green
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Reviewed in June 2013
Originally contacted in early May. Don was prompt and accommodating in terms of scheduling the estimate. I needed to do some research on the sump pit lid (we first thought I wouldn't need to replace it). Once I accepted the estimate, work was scheduled for mid May. This wasn't necessarily an...
DDS PLUMBING
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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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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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