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

• <div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Needed house tested for lead, work was done quickly and was thorough, he gave us a tour to better understand the report.
Harvard Environmental Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
The person who did the testing was professional, and provided very helpful information.
Mold Test Company North East
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Reviewed in April 2017
Joe cleared the bath drain line and tested.
Joseph Downey Small Job Specialist
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Reviewed in March 2017
Professional, kind, helpful, instructive. I needed boiler maintenance but the tech also helped me replace the batteries and test my thermostat and also showed me how to keep the water gauge clear. This was my first time using them, and I would happily use Sila again.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2015
Having renovations done in a 3 family on Cedar St in Somerville. Used Drain Doctor on 3 separate occasions and for 3 separate repairs; all with A ratings. In all three appointments Fran came the same day, found the problems right away and fixed the problem each time and in little...
DRAIN DOCTOR INC
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Reviewed in April 2015
We had been away and returned to find an alarming, musty smell in the house. After several days we were able to narrow the source to a basement stairwell and, though we could not see any problem, we suspected mold. We hired Jeff May because he inspects and diagnoses but does not do remediation...
May Indoor Air Investigation LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
They came quickly, and were very good. We have asked them to comeback a couple of times to clean the sump pump, and do a peppermint test.
BIG BLUE PLUMBING AND HEATING INC
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Reviewed in May 2013
Called up Jim for a free estimate he showed up the next day. Jim was professional, friendly and provided a fair estimate of the job at hand. Because I work from home, I was open to any time or day that he can swing by and do the job and he was able to provide me ...
Jim's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in December 2012
It was a stellar experience. It was easy to get an appointment for the testing, and the person who did the testing was courteous and listened carefully to my explanation of our landscaping. (This isn't simple for a number of reasons, among which is that we live on a landfill, and I'd been laying...
NATURAL TREE & LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in September 2012
Fantastic. He confirmed I had mold and didn't try to charge me for a test I didn't need. He also gave me some great free advice to make my house healthier. Really great guy, super knowledgable, and passionate about what he does. 
ENVIROTEST LABORATORY 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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