Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2024
I recently had my basement tested for mold. Joe was very professional and easy to work with. Answering all of my questions and took the time to explain each step of the process. Great experience and I highly recommend Three Rivers Mold Testing!
Three Rivers Mold Testing LLP
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Reviewed in March 2024
Could not have been a bigger waste of my time. Hired and paid. Then told me they didn't have the qualification to fix the pipe. Told me it would be a month while he got certification as contractor. Told me he would be testing in March. Today calls to tell me that he won't be testing until May....
12 Kilo Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2017
We had a mold inspection done due to roof leak in the house & some pipe condensation in the garage. We initially contacted a different company and they came to our house, drilled a few holes in the wall and looked with a scope. They said we needed extensive drywall removal in our garage, den &...
Ross Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2017
DID A REALLY THOROUGH JOB OF TESTING AND INSPECTING PROPERTY FOR MOLD.
American Mold Experts SWFL
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Reviewed in December 2014
We needed a house inspection on a home we made a purchase offer on. Justin Arnold was the inspector. He was prompt, professional, and thorough. He emailed the report (sans radon since that test takes 2 days) to me that evening. I was present at the house for most of the time. He explained...
Aardvark Pest Control
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Reviewed in December 2014
It is one thing to rate a company when everything initially goes well - the true test of a company is how they respond when there is an issue. We had a problem after the work was completed. When I called to discuss the issue, they were prompt, courteous, and professionally resolved it to my...
Acculevel Inc
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Reviewed in November 2010
Carl and his wife thoroughly inspected the entire area to be painted and gave a quote the next day - very timely. Every room required a high degree of prep work due to damaged areas from wall paper removal done by another company. I can't begin to describe the level of detail Carl and his wife...
Catz Painting
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

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