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>

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Last update on June 29, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
A guy came and proceeded to tell me I needed $3900 worth of water filtration. I found it hard to believe because I?ve already had it tested and it was fine. I then had another company come and tested and they said yes indeed, it was perfectly fine. I used to use J. Mills, but Titan bought them...
Titan Plumbing Group
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Reviewed in September 2024
My church well tested positive for coliform and I was notified by the health department late on Friday. It was recommended that the well be chlorinated. I called the office and left a message. Monday morning Sunde contacted me at 7:30 am. At 9:15 am they were there and walked me through...
Gil Sunde Well Drilling
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Reviewed in October 2022
This is so important for me to mention: NO SALES PRESSURE. When I called 1st Choice Water Solutions, it was after hours, and I got an answering machine, and left a message. Donâ t laugh, but I was truly relieved that I didnâ t get a 24/7 call center in some other part of the world that wasnâ ...
1st Choice Water Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
We hired them for asbestos testing. They were very responsive and got the testing down quickly.
Greene Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2017
They came on time the same day to chlorinate the well as requested. However when it was time for them to come and test the water they did not show up. I called and scheduled another time and they did not show up again. Getting the water tested for bacteria was part of the charge that I paid for....
Coon Well Drilling
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Reviewed in October 2016
<ul> <li>Perfectly ! Professional and efficient in all respects.</li> </ul> I was upset and stressed that I was requested to obtain this water test by my mortgage company. It should not have been necessary, but it was requested regardless. <br /> <br /> When Mark Mustola arrived at my...
ValueCheck Home Inspections Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2016
Cost includes well inspection and water testing. By far the best home inspection I've ever had. Very thorough. Excellent communication which continued with answers to follow-up questions after inspection. Also suggested contractors to follow-up on areas of concern. Highly recommend!!!
Milestone Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
Fast response. Not sure of results as of yet, early to test if worked or not.
Defender Pests
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Reviewed in April 2015
Steve showed up at the house ready to get down to business. His wife and son helped with the inspection. It made for a very efficient process. They evaluated all of the appliances, the rooms, windows, interior and exterior of the house. A water test was done as an add-on request and the results...
Cross Inspection Services
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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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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