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 November 2024
Your service technician Mark did a fabulous job tub looks excellent and very respectful and courteous.
Luxury Bath NJPA, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very satisfied with the process they performed to inspect our home heating boiler. For the sale of this property
SPS Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Tested indoor air quality. Very professional.
Beyond By Aerus
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Reviewed in January 2023
I won't know the quality until I get the re-test analyzed
Anvil Radon Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
Mike was very honest and thorough in his work searching for thebleak. Although others had assumed that I had an expensive cause of my leak- my shower pan- Mike didn't want to start this big job until he saw evidence with his own eyes that the leak was from my pan. The day he was going to do this...
M.D. Mason Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
The plumber called me 30 minutes before arriving to tell me he was on his way. He was right on time, quickly assessed the work needed on the bathroom sink, provided an estimate and got right to work. In addition to replacing my sink faucet and drain, he also assessed the condition of the...
John's Reliable Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2014
Phil contacted me by e-mail and asked for pics of the two cracks. I snapped some pics and sent them. He said he knew that injections would fix the crack. He didn't tell me that they would be jack hammering my floor. That was a surprise when it happened. I was expecting it not to leak again, but...
South Jersey Waterproofing & Structural Repair LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Frank and Alice were very easy to work with. I had to re-scedule multiple times due to items that needed to be resolved with the home owners association. Each and every time they were very accomodating and worked within my timeline to get the test done. The stucco evaluation is an invasive...
Cogent Building Diagnostics
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Reviewed in May 2013
While mold and more did not do the actual mold remediation, they did conduct the post remediation testing for us and was very professional and helpful throughout this crazy process. I probably would have had them do the initial work, but they do not provide free estimates outside a certain...
MOLD 'N MORE DECONTAMINATION
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Reviewed in August 2012
I recently had a toilet line break and flood a foyer. My wife was concerned with mold growing in the basement due to the leak. I called Mold Busters after checking out reviews posted on Angieslist. Larry came out very quickly, set up shop, educated me on what he was doing, and then provided...
Mold Busters LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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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