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>

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 February 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Paul at Varsity Home Inspection was very responsive and knowledgeable. He sent our radon test report promptly and included a referral for mitigation. Thank you!
Varsity Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Wish I could leave 0 stars. Save yourself the headache and DO NOT HIRE this company to do your home inspections! Michael missed over 4 major natural gas leaks in an outdated gas line as well as major bathroom plumbing issues. Bathroom now needs work because of old galvanized plumbing that is...
Metro Property Inspection
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Reviewed in May 2022
The gentleman was very informative and friendly. Did a great job and explained what he had done and how it worked. He also left a test kit with a Fed Ex envelope all filled out, all I had to do was open the bottle, place it in the basement and let it sit for 48 hours, close it up and drop it...
Radon Mitigation Masters
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very thorough testing and the mold report from the lab was top notch.
Mold Experts of Missouri & Kansas
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Reviewed in December 2019
Terrific - huge relief! Wish now that I had not procrastinated getting an estimate. I simply had no time previously and now that I had 2 weeks' time off for the Christmas holiday season, decided I would undertake what I assumed would be the unpleasant task of researching companies, securing an...
AdvantaClean of Kansas City
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Reviewed in May 2018
The office was good in calling to let me know the tech was was on his way and he was there in the time given, Spencer, the tech, arrived, discussed the problem with me, and promptly went to work. He found some roots in the sewer in front of the house, and was able to clear them fairly fast. (He...
A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc
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Reviewed in July 2017
Great! Made time for us to quickly have the test. Showed us the camera results immediately and emailed a copy.
Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2016
Quick and efficient. My only issue was the "post-radon" test. I was not aware it would have to be mailed in, and ended up having to overnight the package to make certain results were received prior to closing.
SWAT Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2015
Made a thorough test of flapper seal using dye which showed that new flapper I had installed was defective and that it leaked. <br />
Lutz Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
Andy's apologizedThe true test of a provider is not how things go when things go well - but rather how they treat you when things don't go so well. Andy's Pipe Dream is not only reliable when things work out well - but they stand behind everything they do! When working on the faucet in the...
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While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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.

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

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