Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2022
Very pleased with the results and the details. Will definitely be referring to others
Nilton Painting Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
Fixed leaking water connection to dishwasher and installed a 2 stage sediment filter. Highly responsive to our requests and good communication before, during, and after the repair. We will be using them again.
Mac's Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in December 2020
They immediately answered my request. They were professional and responsive. Came out to my house within a week and had results very quickly along with my report of results. Excellent to work with. Recommend if you need any testing done.
Yee Consulting Group, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
Let me tell you what a knowledgable kind rofessional individual. He came out to look at our flooring and told us his opinion and also offered us info on where to get a company to come out for a testing. He was so efficient and came out the next day and he didnt even charge us and spent at least...
Environmental Response Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
Instead of having the air quality tested, he recommended just treating for mold, since i could see some mold in the attic. I did that so I don't really have any way of knowing what was actually in the air in my home. I thought the price was kind of high, but I didn't really check...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2016
The owner, Neal, was very nice and informative. He returned my call quickly and made the testing process very easy and affordable for my home in Cambridge . They followed up with a phone call as well as email. I would recommend this company highly.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in August 2015
We originally purchased a mold inspection through an Angie's List deal. We had several areas of concern prior to the inspection, but the inspection proved that only one area had potential for mold. An air test was done as part of the inspection and showed that no air-borne mold was evident....
Mold Doctors
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Reviewed in June 2014
Provider did all the tests and follow-up with electric company to verify that the system was functioning properly. He also did all the required cleaning of the outside equipment and made sure that the thermostat was working efficiently. He also explained what he doing in each step of the...
ARS / Rescue Rooter Boston
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Reviewed in April 2005
THE MAN FROM ENVIRO SAFE WAS VERY NICE. HE EXPLAINED WHAT HE WAS DOING. HE ALSO GAVE ME SOME INFORMATION ON HOW TO INTERPRET THE TEST RESULTS ONCE I WOULD GET THEM IN THE MAIL.
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No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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