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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Q: How can I save money on asbestos removal?

• <div><p>Since DIY asbestos removal isn&rsquo;t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between <b>15% to 25%</b> on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner&rsquo;s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof. </p></div>

Q: What years was asbestos used in floor tiles?

• <div><p>Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: How is the price for asbestos testing determined?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.</p></div>

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Lindsay's were professional. Did a wonderful job, cleaned up, gave clear instructions. The price was the price. Would recommend
Lindsay's Heating & Cooling
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Kenny is very pleasant and easy to work with. He came to our home quickly, located our problem and was able to resolve the issue with ease. Kenny is very courteous and kept his work area clean and tools organized. We had a flooded basement so we had a big mess. Kenny’s timely response and care...
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Reviewed in January 2022
Timely, attention to detail and customer communication was great
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Reviewed in May 2021
Josh called me immediately within a minute of me inquiring about service. He's very pleasant and he covers everything I need covered and told me that in the event we have a pest problem he will recommend somebody for that as well. I had to set my appointment back at my brokers request and I...
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Reviewed in January 2021
They called off the morning the service was supposed to be completed. We needed it that day as our furniture was on the way. I get that life happens, and they may be great cleaners. But for us, they really left us high and dry.
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Power washed stains off my wooden deck and also got red stains out of the concrete around the base of the home's foundation. Those stains had been in that concrete for the 30 years I owned the house. No one could ever figure out how to remove them. I would highly recommend this company
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Joel by far has the best customer service of anyone I ve met. He gets the job done quick and the results are always outstanding. Highly recommend this company.
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Mr. Alexander came promptly, looked at the garden space to be designed and mailed me an estimate a couple of days later. I appreciated his promptness. It was no fault of Mr. Alexander that I chose someone else to do the work.
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Raul and his crew repaired drywall damage, installed new drywall, tape, bed and texture over existing holes in walls, moved electrical outlet, changed 2 outlets, sanded doors for painting referred me to cabinet makers to get bids on new cabinet, installed screen on old screen door. We were very...
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Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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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