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>

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>

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Reviewed in February 2024
Nick responded to my request for quote to tear down and remove the contents of my garage within hours. He then came to the house evaluated the project and submitted a comprehensive quote which included asbestos testing. Once he received the asbestos clearance he started the job. He completed...
NCJ Construction Concepts
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Reviewed in February 2019
the first visit for the installation went very well. The technician, Jordan, was an excellent installer. Unfortunately, we required a second visit to replace the fan motor, since it was faulty, and was vibrating our whole house. After a bit of resistance from one of the customer service...
S.W.A.T. Environmental NY
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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 October 2012
I was well pleased. I called them in the morning and they came out that afternoon. They did their initial testing to find the levels. They talked to me immediately there after. We discussed price and I agreed to it and they did the work the next day. They were very efficient and very convenient....
Professional Home Inspection Service
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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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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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

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