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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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I had a big leak in the kitchen from an upstairs neighbor, they were at my home very quickly and removed the water and tested for mold, and everything was covered by insurance!
AquaPure Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Arrived on time, went to the base of the chimney and identified hole on flashing in less than 10 minutes. Spent about 45 minutes making repairs. Opened small hole in second floor drywall next to chimney chase and identified water stain. Will leave open for a few weeks to test repair. Owner...
A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Quick response time, completed our Radon test the next day and called within an hour of completion to report results. Highly recommend!
New River Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
Mr. Bouldin provided us with an honest and thorough assessment of our mold concern. He followed up with us after we received the test results, went over the results, and gave us good suggestions for solving our mold concern.
Integrity Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
This will be a long one. Individual shows up and needs 30% 700.00 cash upfront for prepaid labor alone, no materials March 6th 2021. States Im paying for his time, and tools. Paid the funds, and the first thing the helper says "Ive never done tile". Vin says its easy sends him in my lower...
Next Remodel Plus
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Reviewed in September 2020
Mike Smith, The Mold Hunter, Inc., was an extremely easy and professional mold remediation company to work with. Mike was prompt with communications throughout the process, answered all our questions and gave detailed explanations of what was going to be done from testing to remediation, and he...
THE MOLD HUNTER INC
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Reviewed in July 2019
He was very thorough and friendly. The remediation of a small mfg home about 900 sf was going to cost almost 5,000.00 plus the testing was 185.00. Just cant swing that price.
Grimes Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
The person testing our water was very late but he text me and kept me up to speed about his day. He came out was super nice and professional, tested our water and said he would call us in 2 days. I didn’t hear from him after 3 days then text him. Made an appointment for the “plumber to come out”...
3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
They are thorough and do a good job explainin all the tests that were run and their results.
EcoGreen Lighting, Electric, Water & Air Company
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Reviewed in July 2013
It has been two weeks and I have not got my test back . They said two days.
24-7 AquaDry, Inc.
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Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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