How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work...
Gardner Services
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Reviewed in June 2026
The owner Michael contacted me immediately and scheduled the asbestos testing within a few days of request. Licensed tester was on time and friendly. Results available 24 hrs later. Thankfully, all were negative! Would recommend.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2025
I called to have some mold testing done on a couple of spots on our walls after finding damage from a roof leak in our home. Brett and his team did a fantastic job. They not only took wall board samples to test in the lab, but suggested air quality testing in several rooms. The wall boards had...
LaFrance Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2021
David called back as soon as we posted a request. He came with Michael the next day for the assessment and estimate. They offered the next day service, that we did not even expect. The technician, Joe, came the following day exactly at 9:00 am as scheduled. He worked non-stop for 5 hours making...
ZeroMold of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in October 2020
The testing was done quickly and efficiently.
Pur360
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Reviewed in June 2020
Long read but definitely worth it join me on my roller coaster of the day. So something happened today that absolutley blew my mind. I've never experienced anything like it. This morning I woke to find the smell of gas in my kitchen so I did what any sane man would do and call a local plumbing...
Windy City Rooter Inc
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Reviewed in January 2020
Nice guys, very professional. The turn around time for the test results was great. They got me the information I needed.
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
The test didn't seem comprehensive. It was very expensive and I'm still not sure why the outside mold test was needed. The analyst was responsive and timely.
Air Quality Analysts
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Reviewed in March 2019
Sidad did a wonderful job and I recommend Clue Radon testing 100% to everyone.
Clue Radon Services
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Reviewed in March 2019
Antone was very responsive to all my questions as I had a lot to learn. Other neighbors had used this same company and were pleased with their results. Two guys were in the house for 5 hours. Answered all my questions, were polite, professional, knowledgeable. Prior tests I had done with...
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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

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.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

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