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>

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>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Best job I’ve ever seen very thorough. Probably use them again.
Bodega Home Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very professional and and got out to my house fast. Definitely calling them for all my plumbing needs!
Two men and a wrench
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Reviewed in September 2023
Very happy with the results. They did a thorough and professional job. Will definitely call on them again.
Campbell Services
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Reviewed in November 2022
Awesome! Mike Williams was friendly, courteous, and Very skilled! And not messy at all for a plumber ha:) It's been a couple of weeks ago....sorry for not posting sooner.... Great Job!
Bowers Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2016
Called Tendercare and scheduled required inspection of back flow prevention valve. Service was performed, and a few days later the appropriate documentation for the valve testing arrived along with the invoice. Tendercare is a well ran business. They installed my sprinkler system 4 years ago,...
TenderCare Lawn & Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
The initial appointment for a system start-up. The technician was late (over an hour) for our afternoon appointment so I called the office who told me he was on his way. He arrived shortly thereafter and proceeded to work on getting the system setup. He was friendly, professional, and seemed...
Lawn Sprinkler Services
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Reviewed in May 2013
Needed verification of radon test by home inspector. Used kit purchased from hardware store, mailed to the lab and recvd report a week later. Test was dead on with home inspectors reading. Peace of mind to know readings matched.
Pro-Lab radon test kit
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Reviewed in September 2011
Great! After having an unpleasant experience with another plumbing company, I was impressed and very satisfied with the job, from start to finish with [Company Name Removed]. From the intake call, to the email confirmation, to the phone call prior to the job by the craftsman so that he...
The Best Home Guys
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Reviewed in July 2011
I am very happy with the results. The estimate was given on 6 Jul and the project completed on 25 Jul. System was tested and adjusted and works beautifully. Only high quality materials were used.
Ryan Lawn & Tree Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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.

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