Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
Customer service was great, great people to work with!
Ferguson's Handyman & Construction
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Reviewed in April 2025
Very professional work and finally stopped the leak after years of others trying and failing...
Integrity Roofing & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2024
These boys came all the way to Winston-Salem, North Carolina from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and knocked out two showers in two days. Very very clean, polite, professional, efficient, and most of all super skilled. My wife and I couldnâ t be more happier especially considering sheâ s the quality...
West Shore Home Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in March 2023
They were very thorough, and they were very fast to get in touch with me. They did a very good job. I will use them again.
G & R Premier Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very good worker checked every thing out to find problem .
East Bend Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in April 2022
The quality of work was fantastic and the customer service. I highly recommend them. They were thorough and knows what they were doing.
MGM Welds
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Reviewed in March 2022
Fantastic as a plumber or as a handyman. They can do everything you need. A great asset to have in a town like this. Can't say enough about the quality of the work and the service.
Clax Mobile Welding & Repair
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very professional and efficient. Came in did the work and cleaned up the mess. Impressive!
C & C Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2021
ACJJ Masonry did a great job! We are so pleased with their work. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout the whole process.
ACJJ Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Customer service! Customer service! Customer service! First off, I must tell you that this whole crew is all about CUSTOMER SERVICE which is an extremely rare thing to find these days!!! Especially with this whole Covid pandemic! We would gladly recommend North Carolina Water Consultants to our...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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