Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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>

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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Reviewed in August 2024
On time. Very professional. Quick to supply results of test.
Boomtown Radon Testing
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Reviewed in January 2022
Very professional and trustworthy!!! They showed up when they said they would and after they did the tests they explained everything to me so that I understood the whole process. Would definitely recommend and use them again!
Zero Mold
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Reviewed in November 2021
They came to take a sample of the flooring we needed to get tested the same day I called them. It took a little longer than expected to get the results back, but they did let me know as soon as the results were in.
BIP Enviro
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Reviewed in April 2019
A couple months late with this review but JT was great and he’ll be my first call if I ever have any mold issues again. I had a bunch of vintage items that I didn’t realize had mold and when I tried to clean them, I made it worse. I got rid of them but was worried mold had spread in the air. JT...
AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland
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Reviewed in September 2018
came on time and did the asbestos test; called days later with the result. excellent service.
Cove Remediation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
APM was prompt in their response, knowledgeable and very helpful during the testing process.
Asbestos Project Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
This review is based on my interaction with Jack Castella, who was our salesman. Perma-Seal was recommended to us by our contractor. I had Jack over because we had some cracks in the walls of the basement and an "I-Beam" leak. Jack was great to deal with. He was very personable, friendly, and...
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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Reviewed in July 2018
JMS advised me as to how to take the samples and send to them. Test was performed within a reasonable amount of time. Pirce included two samples.
JMS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES LTD
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Reviewed in January 2018
Came out on time to quote the job as preparation to replace galvanized water pipes with copper pipe and assist in remodeling my mother-in-laws kitchen. The galvanized pipes were more than 50% clogged in this 75 year old home. Gave me the lowest price of the 3 vendors who quoted on the job by...
Weber Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2017
The inspection was smooth. Inspector answered all my questions. The report was detailed but due to the large size of the house I had a bit of a rough time trying to cross-reference the test results in the report to the actual part of the house tested.
THE LEAD INSPECTORS INC
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Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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