Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in December 2025
Very quick and professional for the one project, but didn't feel confident in tackling the plumbing issue.
Vinnies trim work
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Reviewed in October 2022
Wonderful experience and not the first with Ace Solves it All. The plumber was so nice and courteous and he worked very hard to solve the problems. I would recommend Ace most highly and used them because they have done great work before.
Ace Solves It All
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Reviewed in March 2022
in first time i call Fire Water Pros they were very kind in finishing my work and very respectful and very professional in getting my work done in time thank Fire Water Pros
Fire Water Pros
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Reviewed in April 2020
Aire Serve was able to schedule our annual air / heat pump service promptly. They came on time and tested the various parts carefully. Besides cleaning and verifying the system, they found a disconnect that had melted plastic and would be a risk going forward. They had the part on the truck...
Aire Serv of Huntsville
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Reviewed in July 2018
Work was done professionally as was cleanup. We have had a great rain this week and the drain is functioning properly. The real test will be during the rains next Spring.
Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding
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Reviewed in April 2013
My water supply has been dwindling all winter. It got to the point that we couldn't flush a toilet more often than once every half hour. I called Waterboy (Ed Duncan) on Sunday. He apologized that he could not come immediately because he was at his son's musical and could not disappoint the...
Waterboy Waterworks
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Reviewed in August 2012
ACM was recommended to me by a coworker who has had him do a lot of work over the years. Tony runs the business and typically does all of the work, plus usually brings a helper. He was a great guy and did excellent work for an excellent price. I won't even call anybody else next time - Tony...
Acm Appliance Repair Service
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Reviewed in October 2010
I had Expediant come and test my crawspace for mold. They told me, in total, I would need to spend $12,000. in removal and remediation. I had 2 other companies come test, and NO mold was found. I do NOT recommend this company.
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2009
The owner Keith Olberg came to do the test. He was very prompt and professional. He inspected the house thoroughly and explained everything he was concerned about and why. He wanted me along with him for the entire inspection so he could show me things and explain if something was just a...
Professional Home Inspection Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

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