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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Last update on October 13, 2020

Reviewed in October 2020
Tech came out and did an inspection of the entire house. He was very professional explaining what he was looking for and what he found. I received the results of the air quality test the next day and was told that there was no remediation necessary.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2020
Overall I was pleased with Hearthstone Home Inspections. The inspector Richard arrived early and was thorough when walking us through his findings. Considering I opted for extra services aside from the basic home inspection, I thought the price was reasonable (except for testing of lead in the...
Hearthstone Home Inspection
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Reviewed in November 2019
Very helpful and thorough, answered all my questions to help me understand the testing they performed.
Lead Safe Inspections and Consulting, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
Don is very sharp. He explained the testing process in detail. Don was at my house exactly when he said he would be. While doing the mold test he looked around my basement and pointed out a few things with mechanicals that were a problem. He is a home inspector also. I highly recommend Don.
Bona Fide Home and Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2018
Bo was very professional and easy to work with, we had the water tested and emailed him the results and he knew what we needed from there.
Shamrock Well and Pump, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
They were great. They came right away despite it being a very busy time of year. They set up the asbestos testing (they do not do this themselves but refer out) and connected me with the company so I could easily schedule a time for them to come out and test.
CRAFTECH
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Reviewed in October 2017
Friendly, honest, capable and hardworking crew who are fully licensed and insured. The project was to remove and dispose of kitchen and dining area linoleum flooring from the mid 60's which tested positive for asbestos. The expected one day job turned into two with no complaints or...
Rosado Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
On December 22, 2015, my wife and I retained the services of Tom's Plumbing to replace our upstairs shower 4-point valve and stop tube. A few days after installation, we noticed that the shower head dripped while water was flowing from the tub spout. On December 27, one of Tom's Plumbing...
Tom's Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
Frank was thorough, kind and very knowledgable. Every step of the way with Hearthstone was a pleasure. I highly recommend. They even took the water quality test a week early to accommodate my schedule, money requested. Every subcontractor was also great!
Hearthside Fireplace & Patio
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Reviewed in December 2013
he did not seem able to fix my problems. I showed him an old sink fixture that drips. It uses washers, and he said , "I can't fix that" without even testing the knobs. I had a second problem with a kitchen sprayer that leaks. His response was "contact the manufacturer. Maybe they can send...
Kenneth J. Leboeuf Plumbing & Heating
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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.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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