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 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...
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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.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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.

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.

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