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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What happens during an asbestos test?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-asbestos-test-cost.htm">cost of asbestos testing</a> depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between<b> $230 and $800</b> for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2026
I needed a plumber to repair two gas leaks identified by South Jersey Gas at our home. Len the Plumber was called due to what appeared to be good reviews. They were supposed to arrive between 8:00 am to 11:00 am but we received a phone call at approximately 10:30 am that they were unable to make...
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
enny and Dave did good professional work to finish the bathroom. It looks good. We will test everything after 24 hours as suggested by them. We are pleased with their professional behavior as well
Luxury Bath NJPA, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
The whole process was fast and efficient. The test was conducted on 7/22 and we had the results on 7/26.
Indoor Environmental Concepts
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Reviewed in December 2019
So that is now hiring you did a good job on your test and I am let’s see what you’re going to do next I just need to send a Feedback and for a couple questions one do you like your job to are you OK three the last question this job is the best thank you now I have your good job?‼️??
Combat Veterans Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
Knowledgeable about the product....free estimate before starting work....understood the system...explained the part the lab plays in the water quality testing....all things I need for a contractor that will work with/and for me. Frances Frederic
K. T. Water Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2017
John is awesom at explainging what testing needs to be done and his pricing forboth testing and remediation was reasonable.
Blue Planet Construction Services
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Reviewed in October 2017
The Plumber who arrived at the house was friendly and informative. He fixed the problem at hand and talked about what to look for if there is any larger systemic problem without running additional tests prematurely.
All American Water Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2017
Victor is an amazing rep. Ran all of the water tests necessary to get us the right system. After install he returned to do the water testing again to make sure everything was correct. We had a minor small leak six months later and Victor had the installer return and fix the problem in two...
Aquatech USA, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
They were willing to go to bat for you. There was a problem with the builder that he didn't want the inspector to go into the attic. If you're buying a house you want the whole house to be inspected, not just pieces of it. I basically said to the GM that I have no agreement with you, you are not...
HI Safety First Corp
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While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing.

The cost of asbestos testing depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.

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