Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</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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Reviewed in June 2024
Monte did a great job on our shower tile! Communicated clearly and as needed to let us know when he would be available to do the work, and then stayed with the project and finished it in a timely manner! Very friendly, very knowledgeable, very skilled and had great equipment to do the job! ...
M & M Tile Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
Iâ ve read the reviews on this company and everyone has rated them 5 stars. I donâ t understand this. We are nearly a month in trying to get septic plans and I still donâ t have them. They tell me a date. The next week I call, of course no one ever answer the phone, I get and email saying itâ...
KCS, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
They do great quality work for a good price and do everything the way it needs to be done. I am very happy with the results.
Mitchell's Dirtwork
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Reviewed in January 2023
Have already sent this twice. I had an extremely positive appointment! They did a very good job and gave great information. My fireplace is completely clean and inspected and approved for use!
Your Chimney Doctors
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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 May 2022
Tyler with Nick's Inspection Services did a wonderful job explaining the process. He was fast yet efficient. He was careful to wait on the test results before discussing so as not to create panic. I felt He was honest and I am thankful I used Nick's Inspection.
Nick's Inspection Services
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Reviewed in February 2017
Very well. I felt he was very honest and actually saved me a little money by recommending that I not have a radon test during that time due to the inaccuracy of the current test.
Bulldog Professional Inspection Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
I asked Nick's to do an air quality test on the property he checked for mold and other organism and found no elevation in the spore count. What I was hoping for was a test for chemical vapors or fumes in the air to try to determine what I'm dealing with.
Nick's Inspection Services
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Reviewed in July 2015
There was a 10 day wait time and was scheduled for 3p even though I had <br /> requested an am time. Provider was late about 4 hours as maintainance <br /> on his equipment took longer than expected. However, was given a $40 discount <br /> for the inconvenience. <br /> Knowing he would be...
Cleaning Edge Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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.

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.

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