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 August 26, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Charles was extremely professional, polite and respectful of our requests. He was quick and knowledgeable and communicated extremely well. He tested the outlets in front of me to show that everything was working. He managed to do the work without disrupting our home office as well. I highly...
Charles Czedik Electrician
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Reviewed in February 2025
The builder was with us during every step of our retirement home build project. He was recommended to us because he was able to do everything from perc test to job completion. He was a wealth of knowledge and responsive to all our inquiries.
NorthEast Classic Engineering
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Reviewed in July 2024
Awesome customer service. Excellent installation. Great "zero pressure" experience from Juston on the water test and recommended fixes for the issues. After the install, Bill explained the system, how it works, and what we had to do maintain it (next to nothing). We have no more "rotten egg"...
ClearWave Water Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2024
I hired Juana Bigelow to clean my 3 bedroom house and she did a fantastic job. She is a very detailed oriented person that is really good at organizing and making things look pretty. When she cleaned the bathroom I was nervous that the toilet wasn't going to clean properly. She made the...
JMB Cleaners
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Reviewed in March 2024
From Perc Test to engineering and Installation of new septic system. The price was fair the installation went quickly. Ron even re seeded the area the new take was installed and the lawn grew in nicely! Very professional I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of excavation or...
R Cox Enterprises
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Reviewed in April 2022
I was very impressed with this company, though I don't know if the job worked for the water problem yet, I'm very happy with the job.
Mastercraft Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent knowledge and great customer service. Inspector was great and walked me through the process of the inspection. He also quickly answered every question I had.
L & M Home Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Clear choice home improvement took the stress out of my tub remodel. From start to finish, communication was fantastic. Michelle was available anytime I had a question. I am very pleased with my new tub and surround. Thank you!!
Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
The replacement of the system went fine and they also took a sample of water to be tested. I ran into some issues when I had some complaints/questions about a strange taste with the water right after replacement. I called and was referred to Dan who said to give it a few days. I called about a...
FRIOT'S WATER TREATMENT CO
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Reviewed in March 2020
My abatement project was very competently handled. Mr. Page was very responsive at all times throughout the process. His estimate was fulfilled to the penny; he did the job right on schedule; and he provided me with a follow-up report from an an environmental firm who inspected the property...
Page Construction Services, Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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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