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>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2026
Hired this company and they came back 3 times to retreat the area. Gave us a clean test. Missed more than they cleaned. Had tohire another company to clean the mold. Terrible customer service and does not stand behind their work. Stay away!!!! These pictures are what they left behind.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2021
Dave came by and tested for mold with this cheap test kit. He tested with my test kit even though he didn&#39;t think they were an accurate method. He proceed to do his own thorough assessment and did not see any signs of mold. When he concluded his visit without charging me anything! And...
Green Home Solutions of North Central MA
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Reviewed in September 2021
Hired several times Fair estimates Piece of mind lab testing Work completed on schedule
microGARD
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Reviewed in September 2015
The price was competitive and the house looks great. They were professional, punctual, and responsive to requests. <br /> I guess the real test will be how the paint holds up over time but as of right now I am satisfied with the results. <br />
Sam's Painting Company
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Reviewed in July 2015
We were buying a new home, and before we signed the P&S we were required to get a home inspection to ensure there were no expensive issues that needed attention. As the new home was not nearby and time was of the essence, I found Dan using the state of MA listing of licensed home inspectors,...
ADVENT HOME INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in January 2015
Work was done well. Post-test on seal of our house showed improvement. <br />
Dolphin Insulation Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Foundation passed initial rain test. Professional and punctual. Recommend highly at this time.
DiBara Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
They did an excellent job and were very thorough and diligent. The first test yielded results that were above their guarantee so they came right away to adjust the bubble up device. The second test result was perfect. The water had a slight smell and taste initially, so they sent their...
S.W.A.T. Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>Property tested radon at ~15 pC/L (canister short term test) and 1.5 - 5pC/L range on later continuous monitor test. The estimate that John did included drilling several test halls in the slab and measurement of the air flow underneath the slab. The air flow turned to be good, and he wrote...
Radon Guys
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Reviewed in November 2013
Excellent company! You don't find this kind of professionalism many places anymore! <br /> We spoke with Gagne pump throughout the purchasing of our home. We learned a lot. <br /> And they've done it with a smile. Our water quantity was in question after the home inspection. <br /> Gagne...
gagne & son pump company
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Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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.

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.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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