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>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Timely with coming out for testing! The abatement team did a spectacular job! I wish we used them on a previous abatement job.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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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 June 2021
still waiting on test results Re Asbestos negative or positive. ?
Four Elements Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2021
Arrived on time and explained everything to me about the testing and possibilities. We ended up not having any mold (yay) and David called me with my results, explaining other possibilities for the smell we have been experiencing. It was a great experience!
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
The testing was done quickly and efficiently.
Pur360
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Reviewed in July 2019
This is a hard working family owned business. Dave and his son worked for nearly two days and left everything in great shape. Instead of charging me for a follow up test kit (one company wanted $200 to do a test), Dave left me a free testing kit! Really great experience!
Stuedemann Radon Resolutions
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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 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...
VSI Radon Reduction Corp.
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Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

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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