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>

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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Jean did a fantastic job. Explained everything clearly and made suggestions based on data from his tests.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Middlesex-Essex
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Reviewed in December 2021
Dave came by and tested for mold with this cheap test kit. He tested with my test kit even though he didn&#39;t think they were an accurate method. He proceed to do his own thorough assessment and did not see any signs of mold. When he concluded his visit without charging me anything! And...
Green Home Solutions of North Central MA
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Reviewed in December 2020
Hedid a test and determined it was the igniter ! Replaced it with a new one! Working great now ! Was a few days before thanksgiving was very happy he could come and fix it fast!
Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in February 2020
I can not say enough about Mark, he was knowledgable, professional and kind. I explained my concerns and why I needed the testing done and he went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. Mark did a very thorough job searching my house for mold and found some in the crawl space. He...
Mold Science Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2019
Professional, honest, experienced. took all the time needed to inspect and answer questions, running tests twice where needed.
Millyard Home Inspection
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Reviewed in April 2017
Rocco responded promptly and professionally to our urgent needs for a radon test. He even made a followed up call to us to check if we were all set. I would highly recommend his services!
Knight Home Inspection & Testing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2011
It all started with calling the Tiger office and speaking with Donna. She was very helpful and polite. The appointment was scheduled relatively quickly and at a time convenient for me. Jared Piotrowski, Staff Inspector, came to my home to do the inspection and radon testing prior to buying the...
Tiger Home Inspection Inc
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Reviewed in June 2010
the first day did not finish the mold testing and and did not call when he made an appointment for the weekend He claimed he did not want to finish the testing in the attic because he needed plastic covering . Came during the week after I called and wanted to charge me $30 more for the testing...
Ed Wood Finish Carpentry & Handyman Service
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If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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