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>

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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They responded quickly and the work was completed promptly. Owner was very polite and willing to take on a very soiled 4 BR house. Priced very reasonably
Keuka Sweeps LLC
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Very thorough and professional. I will recommend them to friends and family!
RENEWABLE INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
You guys are GREAT. You showed up on time.You respected my home and did a fabulas job on my counter top and new sink also put in an outside faucet. It is so hard to find good help today We appriciate you.ThankYou so much. I would recomend you to anyone looking for good help.
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Reviewed in March 2024
3 week job turned out to be 6 weeks. Job was to rebuild a shower. water leaked from the water supply (both hot and cold). Water leaked out of the drain and into the basement. The shower was not tested for proper operation once the job was complete. Contractor showed up late most days and left...
Dan's General Contracting, LLC
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They did a wonderful job. They cleaned it all up, and did everything in a timely fashion. Great value!!!
DB Tree Removal
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Their representative went beyond customer satisfaction to provide me with everything I wanted.
Superior Ceramics and Hardwoods
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Very satisfied. Reasonable rates and quality work.
All Brand Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2020
I had 3 quotes and they were all around the same price. But 3D was able to get the job done sooner. Although I was told a full day it only took them 4 hours. What I did not like was that from Friday afternoon when the job was completed and Monday afternoon. I received no less than 4 emails/...
3D Environmental Industries North, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2015
Larry came out to my house within one hour of my first phone call to troubleshoot the whole house electrical problem. We had flickering lights, power surges, blown out furnace, blown out new pellet stove, and several surge protectors destroyed. <br /> <br /> We had limited to no power due...
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Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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.

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.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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