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 July 2026
This was my first time hiring a contractor and I admit it was quite daunting. After meeting with two other contractors and "testing" Dallastra, I felt they were up to the task. Not only that, I was on vacation in Italy while the work was done! Dallastra held to the promise of keeping...
DALLASTRA CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Richard was knowledgeable, helpful and let us know what he found and explained it clearly. He arrived promptly and set to work immediately. I had no direct evidence of the well until Richard’s arrival (tutorial). My clear understanding of what the steps moving forward could be were delivered...
Ardito & Sons, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Mike was very friendly and helpful, was able to get his samples quickly, and the mold analysis report we received was on time and very thorough. We got everything we needed to determine our next steps - thanks so much!
Granite State Inspection Services
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Reviewed in October 2023
Super team had a lot of water coming in to my basement and this firm arrived and pressure tested my basement and then waterproofed it very good guys
M6 Construction & Masonry
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Reviewed in February 2023
John was great, came to inspect our home in Rochester and was professional and had every piece of equipment you could need to give us a detailed look into our house. Even when the seller made a mistake on the sewer and water system types John helped us test both and went above and beyond. Cannot...
True North Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
The workers were here bright and early. They were courteous, not just to us, but to our home. When the project was complete Kevin spent about an hour explaining everything about the tub. What to expect, what precautions to take, cleaning the tub. He was very informative and patient.
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Company responded quickly and got the test done quickly, results were emailed immediately. Very happy.
Millyard Home Inspection
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Reviewed in September 2015
Kevin was efficient, professional, and very through with his inspection. He had a written report emailed to us that evening. He also did a radon test which was extremely helpful. The level was high and the seller agreed to mitigate the problem. I would recommend Kevin without hesitation for any...
Morrison Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>In November 2013, my horse was getting diarrhea from my water. It went away if I got water from elsewhere and came back if I used my well water. I did lots of water testing at the New Hampshire State Lab that was coming up with no possible reason. In March of 2014 I went to another water...
Aqua Specialties LLC
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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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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.

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.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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