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>

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Reviewed in April 2026
Tested appliance and all was ok
Rockland Appliance Center
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Reviewed in February 2023
We had them test for Lead, asbestos and mold in the house. They are knowledgable, professional, provided report quickly and explained all the details. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends.
Five Star Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Gary is a consummate professional. Not only did Gary respond to the request for testing quickly but was ON TIME, REASONABLY PRICED, and HELPFUL. After some minor flooding, we called Gary to perform a mold test. He explained his process and pricing clearly, offered helpful hints and tips on how...
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Charles and Environmental Assessments & Solutions, Inc. were great. We had a mold situation and needed an assessment and strategy for remediation. While he was at our house he also noticed some potential other problems that we were unaware of, and tested and helped us develop a strategy to...
Environmental Assessments & Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Highly recommend. Leon was professional, very responsive, and honest with regard to what testing he felt was necessary for cost reasons. We received the results quickly and in a clear format.
Sky Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Excellent Technician knew what had to be tested and he did it well.
Tri-Phase Electric & A V Inc
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Reviewed in October 2016
Technician tested toilet for having a broken seal. It didn't. That was the extent of his testing or evaluation. He did figure out where the valve was for the outside hose, which was a huge help. But then charged another $50 for a 20 minute visit. Also, much confusion and calling from the office...
Action Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2015
Joseph was great. He communicated well, arrived on time, scanned the house thoroughly and gave us ETD of the test results. Report arrived promptly. Luckily the test came back negative. Now we don't have to worry about mold. It was worth every penny. Thank you so much. <br />
Fresh Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2014
Pros: Pleasant front desk; very nice crew. <br /> Negatives: Had a few issues with weekly service before the main event (see below). One issue involved our pool not circulating right after service. We had them out to problem-solve and they determined the pool was not circulating due to a...
B & B Pool & Spa Center
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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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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