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>

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Reviewed in May 2026
Techs came out to open pool. They did a very poor job. All equipment was in working order when they came out. Every fitting was loose and leaking water to include my house hose. They stated they tested the heater and pump yet pump was not on and wont turn on now. How do you test a heater and...
Just In Time Pool & Spa Service
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Reviewed in December 2020
Mariusz was very thorough with my radon testing. He answered all of my questions with honesty and was accommodating to my schedule. Highly recommend.
MK Radon Specialists
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Reviewed in May 2019
My experience was top notch from start to finish. The work result was just what I wanted and they even found and repaired damage that I had not previously noticed. They were polite and professional and left a clean work area. The real test was when my wife saw the result and gave huge smile and...
Masonry Doctors, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Everything went fine. Results were on time and personal call walakum-asslam to review the test results.
Clue Radon Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
I hired Dan to install a new bathroom faucet for me. After he left, I found it leaked. He said the new faucet I just bought was defective. I bought another one and it's a Moen this time. After he left, I tested it and water just poured down to the sink from the counter. He had to return...
Maple Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
He had to test a bunch of different pipes but found the leak and repaired it. He did a great job, he and his wife are very responsive. I've had to use their service several times in the last few years and they have high integrity and get high marks from me.
Hobson Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in May 2018
It went well. They were very professional and did an excellent job. Our testing numbers went way down. We are very pleased.
DuPage Radon Contractors - Mitigation
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Reviewed in July 2017
Dave was very professional. He explained the whole testing process and what's involved. He was efficient and completed the testing as requested. He sent the results immediately upon completion of the test. Excellent job.
BRT Home Inspections & Radon Testing
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Reviewed in June 2017
Very well. Called and came back a week later to test water and verify no leaks.
Chicago Water Pros
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A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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.

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.

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