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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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I recently hired BC Engineering to inspect my deck before installing a hot tub, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of professionalism and detail provided. The engineer explained the inspection process clearly, outlining what structural elements would be evaluated and why each was...
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Holly Forest Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
John went to 3 locations to round up the best products needed.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Noel did a great job with our remodeling bathroom project. His rates are very fair and he is prompt. He cleans up his site area very well and will guarantee his work for a period of time. After the installation of toilets and faucets were complete - we had an issue with a shower mixer - without...
ND Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2021
Gabriel was very specific and thorough in both his explanation and his investigation. I received my results in a short period of time and fortunately needed no further investigation, but he had a list of companies I could have used had I needed to pursue it further. I would definitely recommend...
Mold Testing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
If you want to be ripped off, then use Billy Bell plumbing. I had a main line water leak that I called them about. They came out and I showed them exactly where the leak was, but they wanted to do a leak search to locate additional leaks. Six (6) days later, I had a bill for $3050, $550 for leak...
BILLY BELL PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in April 2020
We were blown away by the work that A Healthy Home did. We called Kip after being told by a local mold inspector that we needed to move out because we had toxic mold! Kip assured us that they could handle the mold mitigation and then even had a 3rd party mold test to verify the results! I would...
A Healthy Home
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Reviewed in November 2018
From my viewpoint, it was a fantastic job. Steve and Gary showed up on time and started dismantling the old system immediately. As they broken down the old system, the leak in the outside unit was located. By the end of the first day, they had the Emergency Heat running so I had heat for the...
All Service Heating & Air
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Reviewed in March 2015
Hugh did a very thorough job of not only inspecting our house-to-be, but also explaining what he saw as he went. He made sure we understood each issue and how we could fix it or who we could contact to fix it. I was very impressed with his ability to relay information so we could understand...
Smoky Mountain Home Inspections
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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.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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