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>

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>

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 2025
Brett and his guys have run gas lines, installed faucets, changed out water heaters, replaced outside spigots and plumbed washer dryer hookups for me. The work is always started in a timely frame, work was done properly. The best part for me is that they always leave the job site clean.
Polzin Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
I feel lucky large laundry room and bathroom I have old 1957 home some major plumbing new individual to do the plumbing from the street to the house I really appreciate the knowledge they have. That was good. They are punctual and reliable. Very communicative regards with the project.
Rojas Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They are very prompt and very kind and they make sure that the customer is satisfied before they speak about money
Botti Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Very detailed in knowledge and thorough experience.. i hired this company to do an inspection on our new construction home. Things were found that builder missed.
Insideout Home Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Showed up when he was sick, he brought his girlfriend with him which is not allowed with angies services and his girlfriend has tested positive with covid and puts me and my family at risk. He also showed up 2 hours and a half late both days and today he did not show up at all. On Saturday they...
Tomlinson Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
Overall, the inspection was timely and accurate, as far as it went. However there were problems. According to the instructions from the realtor, the inspector was to have contacted us (the buyer) before going to the home to discuss the scope of service to be performed, and the cost. He did not...
CIS Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2015
The owner of B&B came out to my three day old car and grabbed the metal before i could give him a hand; as I knew it was heavier than it looked. Sadly, as he started to pick the pieces of metal up he lost his strength and drop them on my bumper; creating a set of gouges in my bumper, completely...
B & B HEATING & AIR COND
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Reviewed in April 2015
Company quickly responded to my service call request.; was able to schedule it for the next day. During initial call I was informed of their rates. Worker arrived a bit early for appointment. Quickly began the job. Job was completed in less than one hour. He tested all of his...
7-Electric
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Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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.

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.

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.

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

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