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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Very professional. I was contacted and testing was completed the same day.
AC Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
This company was the most reasonably priced company to come out to test my project for asbestos! I got quotes from $200-$500 from other companies. This company beat them all! I was very pleased with the services and help of Dave K!
All Star Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Went well. Received test results in a reasonable amount of time.
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent radon testing technician showed up on time and was very knowledgeable in explaining the purpose and the way the test works for the buyer of the home
Midwest Radon Testing
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great. They set up the test in our basement. They were easy to communicate with, punctual, and organized. We'd recommend them.
St Louis Radon
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Reviewed in October 2015
.Very well. Me and my family are very please with the results. Everything smells so very fresh and healthy. We did air quality test before and after. The pretest came back elevated with several strains of mold which was a concern due to health issues with our family members. Post test proved...
C & L QUALITY SERVICE
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Reviewed in April 2015
From the first contact, you know you are dealing with a professional. Courteous and very knowledgeable, Bill addressed all the questions I had and some I hadn't thought of! He arrived on time and was well prepared to conduct a quality inspection. He took pains to simply explain all of the...
STL Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in November 2014
<p>Called on 11/3 asking about backflow testing. Was given a very reasonable estimate of $120. Asked to set an appointment and transferred to someone's voice mail. Left a message.</p> <p>Called back on 11/4, explaining I wanted to make an appointment. Woman said she got my message (they...
Horstmann Brothers LLC
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Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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.

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.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

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