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• <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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Very professional and thorough. Excellent customer service. They listened to what I wanted, offered their expert advice and delivered a quality job. I will definitely be using them for other projects!
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Very good work, everything I asked you I did well and carefully
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Overall great experience, the work looks great and weÃ¢Â Â re happy with the product.
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The technician was great at explaining the process and what I could expect going forward.
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Very professional I was pleased with the work
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They done the work, it took them 6 hours to tear out a tub shower combo. They installed a bueatiful shower with grab handles.
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I use a well for our water, they tested my water and gave me several options to have safe drinking water. He offered me EXACTLY what I needed and did not go overkill on the system by upselling products that weren't necessary. Perfect, fair price.
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I would highly advise you to steer clear of this company. I called for a technician to come out after I had done all my troubleshooting. Long story short, I have two units under warranty and just needed a licensed HVAC to come out and confirm that my compressor was required to be replaced. The...
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Extremely professional, honest family owned and operated business with pricing that can't be beat! They fixed my septic lines very quickly and very neat. Thanks Russel & Sons.
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Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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

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 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.

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