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 February 2026
Very professional, and timely. The project came in under budget, allotting for the finishing of the kitchen. Thank you and your crew 😊
Jeff Miller Builders
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Reviewed in July 2025
Excellent work! Very professional and efficient! Very satisfied!
Wright's Drywall
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Reviewed in February 2024
Kevin and crew explain exactly what they are going to do, provide accurate estimates, and do top quality work. Very reasonable priced and reliable. We have always been pleased with the work, and will continue to use and recommend this business.
KJ's Home Improvement Specialist
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Reviewed in July 2022
Just had my bathroom remodeled and couldnâ t be happier!!! They set everything up was fantastic, they are so knowledgeable and had a great selection to choose from. The installation team, did an absolutely awesome job. It was quite an involved remodel and their work is outstanding. Thank you...
Five Star Bath, Inc - Flint
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Reviewed in December 2020
Very nice, quick to respond and quick results on asbestos testing
JACX Group, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Long story short: if you are a health care professional I DO NOT recommend doing business with them. We hired Custom Maids over a month ago and each week we were provided with a completely different team of cleaners who performed the same mediocre work. I would come home to loose crumbs left on...
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Reviewed in January 2020
Gilbert was professional and really took his time answering all my questions, educating me on what to look for, and inspecting my apartment. There was no visible mold, however, through lab test results from swabs he had taken off the radiator and floor/baseboard it displayed two strains of mold...
Varela Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
I've worked with them a couple of times recently and I've been very happy with them. We had a trouble with the well at my fathers home. We called them and they came out and they stuck to their schedule. They were willing to meet me at the home and the house was empty at the time. They did a...
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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.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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