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>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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I think you, Tyler! Tyler explained how he does the job, definitely met expectations. Got my test results back within 24 hours. I’m very happy thank you very much again Tyler for your prompt services.
Nick's Inspection Services
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Reviewed in May 2022
Jason and Jeremy worked with us to ensure the work was completed quickly. They explained what they were seeing, recommended testing to identify extent of damage and used the inspection to begin removal and cleanup. They sent pictures throughout the process which showed the extent of the water...
All Dry Kansas City North
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Reviewed in May 2022
Jason and Jeremy worked with us to ensure the work was completed quickly. They explained what they were seeing, recommended testing to identify extent of damage and used the inspection to begin removal and cleanup. They sent pictures throughout the process which showed the extent of the water...
All Dry North Kansas City
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Reviewed in February 2022
I called a few places, and they had the best price in the area. They came out pretty quick, and they were done pretty quickly. It was convenient arranging times to pick up the test kit and all of that. The tests at the end all came back great!
Radon Mitigation Masters
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Reviewed in May 2021
We had them come out and test our water. Had new system installed the next day. Excellent installation an be customer service. Very knowledgeable
Hague Quality Water of Kansas City, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
I had a very quick response to my inquiry. Jory came the next day to take samples to test for asbestos and had the results the following day.
Construction and Abatement Services
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Reviewed in November 2017
It went well. A part was replaced and the guy made sure we saw the results of the test he ran on it and understood what it meant. He was very professional and called to see if he could come early. We were pleased to tell him to come ahead.
Summit Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in October 2017
Very positive They found and fixed the one leak they were called for tested the system found and fixed a second leak we didnât know we had. They stayed with the project and was very professional. I highly recommend them
Pipeline Sprinkler Systems
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Reviewed in September 2017
AB May staff did testing, evaluated the situation and cleaned out impacted pipes. Gave advice re next steps to upgrade aging plumbing. Very polite and knowledgeable
A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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