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 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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I was having problems with my Outlets EFI was tripping and I could smell something burning he was here within an hour went from Outlet two Outlet testing and inspecting the wires found the problem and corrected the problem very satisfied
Black Crow Power Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2023
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Sunrise Construction
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Reviewed in January 2023
Hakeem and Bill did the job. Experienced , knowledgeable , timely. Pleasant ! Thanks included kitchen sink faucet and drains! All good.
A Team Installers
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Reviewed in January 2023
We will hire if there is work that can be done by this business. Mr. Higgins is willing to stand behind the results of the inspection he performed for us and gave us an immediate response to inquiry about leaks around our chimney, was on time, professional, knowledgeable and accommodating to...
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in August 2019
Dave was quick to respond to a request for an estimate. The gutters are working well again, put to the test by our last big storm!
A & D Property Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
The sump hole was excavated quickly and the piping was measured and placed after some demo was done to the basement ceiling to allow the piping to be connected. There was some trouble with the piping not wanting to stay connected on the first test, so some adjustments needed to be made. All...
All Dry Basement
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Reviewed in September 2015
Lowe Plumbing and Heating came out to my house to ascertain where a heating pipe ceiling leak was coming from in my office. They sent a plumber out. After ten or so minutes of digging around, he found the source of the leak in an attic space over my office. I got the approximate cost of fixing...
Jeff Lowe Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2015
The gentlemen were kind, courteous, did the job, tested the system . I would hire them again
Rolling Rooter
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Reviewed in February 2013
Chuck responded promptly to our initial request. He came out and performed the testing. He seems quite thorough and knowledgeable. A few weeks later we had a radon mitigation system installed which reduced our levels by over half what they were. They were prompt and did a good job. Overall...
Above Grade Home Inspections Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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.

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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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