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>

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Reviewed in August 2026
I had a great experience with the company. I’m very pleased with the results! These guys worked on staining my main entrance front door and provided me with top notch quality and service. I highly recommend them.
Shoreline premier painting llc
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Reviewed in March 2025
This was my first round at a bathroom remodel. It all went perfectly! Wise Grove Builders did an excellent job. Super talented workmen. Builder was professional. Everyone was respectful, friendly, and neat. They did a great job. They will be the only call I make when I get ready to do my...
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Reviewed in July 2024
They did an absolutely outstanding job replacing our old deck with a new superior grade, treated pine deck. Design, craftsmanship and integrity of our new deck is superior. A custom pergola was added which adds to the overall appearance of our deck, and gives us the privacy and shade we needed....
Saunders Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2023
Technician Beau was promptly, courteous, efficient, thorough and explained what he was doing every step of the way. I could not be more satisfied with my service and will not hesitate to go to Anderson in the future for all my plumbing needs!
Anderson Priority Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Fantastic workmanship. Professional. Thorough. Courteous. Communicates extremely well. Highly values safety and health, since recommended we test for Lead and Asbestos. When Asbestos came back positive, was able to recommend professionals to handle. I would definitely recommend this...
MadSkills Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2022
My experience with Maverick was Fabulous! I contacted Maverick and spoke to Jordy, the owner, about my ac fan making noises. He was here within hours running tests. He found many issues so he’s fixed it temporarily and together we’ll work towards a permanent solution. Maverick Mechanical, LLC...
Maverick Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
All this man did was look at my system and check the water for minerals and iron. He knows nothing about the system I have.
Advanced Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Mr. Bell spent a considerable amount of time testing the dryer to try to ascertain the problem. All tests showed no problems. He then vaccumed the vent at the back of the dryer, and that did the trick. He charged me only for the vaccumming even though he had spent a good deal of time checking...
Bell Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2019
Reggie did an outstanding job! He was very thorough and explained everything he was doing. He told me when he found things that concerned him and why. I even found mold that I had not seen before. He not only did an outstanding job with the inspection and testing of the mold in my house, but...
Prime Care Consultants LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
We hired Mold Test Company to conduct post testing on a home damaged by a hurricane. They had the best price point of any of the companies I contacted, but you get what you pay for. After my initial contact with the company, I could not reestablish contact with them for over a week as their...
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Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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.

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