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 2025
Personable young man. Resolved problem with bathtub quickly and efficiently. Would recommend to others.
CHCS Construction Services & Property Management
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Reviewed in December 2024
I have used them a few times, once to repair a hole in my living room wall and once to replace the sheet rock and finish the walls in my bathroom remodel. Each time, they were very professional. The work performed was excellent! My living room wall was good as new We can’t even tell there was...
Drywall Repair
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Reviewed in March 2020
Robert Johnson is super helpful. I appreciate his information and availability. I would give him a double number 5 rating.. My advice is to only use his company if you need testing done. Mary Brown
Orange Door Inspections
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Reviewed in October 2017
Been with Socket now for a while, happy to support a local company. Last month I called them to set up an on-line login so I could pay my bill that way instead of having to call it in every month. When I tried to do that, the login wouldn't work. I couldn't pay the bill by the due date because...
Socket Telecom
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Reviewed in February 2017
Prompt response to request for installation, equipment was explained and tested. Service technician was professional and friendly.
Vivint Inc
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Reviewed in December 2016
Nice guy but ask for the details ahead of time. He pulled up carpet, pulled back boarding, etc. and spent over an hour to tell me that it would cost at least $250 per test (which would likely need to be done twice) to verify if it was the bad mold. All he could say was that we had a spot of mold...
Braun's Inspection Consultants
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Reviewed in April 2015
Both pre and post test went well, both Nemow and City of Columbia personnel showed up as scheduled and advised on rebate processes. What one representative may have been unclear on the other filled in with information on various question I had relating to this job as well as others that I have...
Nemow Insulation
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Reviewed in January 2015
He picked up my carpet that was damaged due to flooding and cleaned it really well. He did a great job, it looked better than when I first bought it. It looks better, feels better, and he even tested it to make sure there would be no molding. He was extremely thorough, he gave me a 15.00 bottle...
Maxcare Carpet Cleaning & Repair
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Reviewed in October 2013
Very responsive to my call. Arrived on time for estimate. Had them power wash second floor areas of house and deck. Very thorough job - very pleased. Discussed deck staining and was given good advice on what was needed. I purchased a product he was not familiar with so he researched it very...
Kingdom Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2013
They made a next appt. with me to do the smoke test in my sewer pipes. I took off work to be there to make sure everything went okay and to make sure my 86 year old Mom and my pets were out of the house when the tests was to be run. Apparently they ran out of smoke (not sure how that happened)...
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri
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Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

If you suspect exposure to asbestos, prioritize seeking medical advice by informing your healthcare provider about the potential exposure with clear details about the circumstances that led to the exposure. Regular health check-ups and screenings if you work in high-risk industries or live in a home with asbestos are essential for early detection of any asbestos-related conditions. You should also consider consulting occupational health experts or legal professionals for guidance on potential next steps and preventive measures.

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.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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