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>

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 I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2022
Wes knows this business. I asked him a bunch of technical questions about the mold testing I needed performed and he provided detailed answers. Afterwards he explained the results in the same way: detailed and east to understand.
Turn Key Home Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2022
It went very well. She did an excellent job on both floors. She was very thorough. She was just excellent and I'm very happy with what she did.
Top to Bottom cleaning service
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Reviewed in February 2022
Kevin and his mentee Mike were given a difficult demo of a 1930s bathtub. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, consulted with us in a collaborative way, cleaned up well, and when they were done we had a sparkling new tub and surround. Doug gave us good design advice on matching the old wall...
Bath Planet of the Southern Tier
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Reviewed in September 2020
Called the company and immediately connected with Ed. He was very professional, responsive, reliable and thorough. I would very highly recommend Abby-Owen for mold testing. I could not be more pleased with this company. Ed was a pleasure to work with.
Abby-Owen Environmental LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
Very professional. He showed up when he said he would and was very easy to talk to. He explained the radon test and what steps we could take upon the findings.
Bezner Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in December 2014
We are still waiting on the assessment report, so this review/rating is purely based on the assessment process. Scheduling the initial appointment was a bit difficult; they are fairly busy, so we had to go a few months out to find a time that worked for both of us. They were extremely...
Snug Planet
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Reviewed in June 2014
Don, the technician they sent to perform the test, was a really wonderful guy who took the time to explain all aspects of what he was doing and walk me through the process. When he returned with a complete write-up and list of recommendations a week later he went through each one very...
Foam It Insulation
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Reviewed in August 2013
The bank required us to have a well drilled on our property when we bought the house, but we did not hook it up. We continued to use the spring that was connected to the house for 35 years. On the evening of August 15 local flooding of a creek across the road took out our spring and we were...
Randolph Well & Pump Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
When I finished my basement, I enclosed the boiler in a new utility room, which prevented the boiler from getting enough oxygen to burn properly. The boiler got so filled with soot, it ended up overheating and a switch failed. I had Halco out to clean the fouled boiler and repair a damaged...
Halco
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Reviewed in September 2011
Harry Harvey runs this Pillar to Post franchise. He performed the structural inspection for our new home, including a radon test. He was incredibly thorough and documented everything as he went along on a laptop. This produced an instant report for us to use. We bought the house. Since...
Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection
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Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

The cost for asbestos testing typically ranges from $400 to $800. The final price depends on several factors, including the number of samples needed, the size and age of the property, and the professional's expertise required for comprehensive testing. Larger or older properties may have higher costs.

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.

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.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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