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 report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on July 29, 2022

Reviewed in July 2022
This company is knowledgeable, personable, and thoroughly great to deal with for the asbestos testing of my 1970’s linoleum flooring.
Yee Consulting Group, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent work! I hired them for install an outdoor patio in my townhouse according to the specific area. I must tell you they have a very good test. They did a very good job while designing the pool in the backyard space of the house landscape space of the house.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Don Scammell is a walking textbook of water contamination and purification! He definitely does the research and testing necessary for his field. Our water in Duxbury is not as bad as some on the South Shore of MA but there are so many harmful contaminants we don't taste and don't smell...
True Health Water Systems
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Reviewed in July 2021
Spoke with Samantha to set up appointment. Although not the technician, seemed very knowledgeable and helpful. That right there made my decision to use them a lot easier. Edson was the technician and genuinely cared to make sure his readings and tests identified the issue.
Green Energy Mechanical
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Reviewed in January 2020
I was contacted by Green Home Solutions immediately, a tech came out and checked the house for mold . Both the woman who set up the appointment and the tech who came to the house were extremely friendly & professional . The tech said he didn t find anything that would give him a reason to worry...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2018
I hired Mold Spotters to test for mold in my attic and storage space. Both areas tested positive for mold. I hired a separate company to remediate, then called back Mold Spotters to retest. Dave is very punctual, reliable and professional. Very pleasant to work with.
Mold Spotters
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Reviewed in September 2017
Very poor at first. Sales agent measured PH wrong and the wrong tanks were installed. Took me two weeks to convince them there was a problem. When they came back out they realized that PH had been measured wrong. Another week for new tanks. Never came back to test again plumber was awesome.
PREMIER WATER SYSTEMS
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Reviewed in July 2015
They did a top notch job, they came when they said they would. The worker (Josue) was great he explained everything and showed my wife and I what he did. The test came back a week or two later and it was at good levels. I would recommend this company to anyone that had this issue.
NE Radon Doctors
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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.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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