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>

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Last update on August 17, 2019

Reviewed in August 2019
I contacted Mr. Schwartz and he was able to come the same day. He explained the process and performed the required test. I received the results faster than expected.
Environmental Assessments & Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
My husband and I own a rental home in Carmel, NY. We contacted Blake Hall of Green Home Solutions on December 31, 2018. We were absolutely upset and distressed about this rental home, since the tenants (who had been in the house since September 2017) advised us in the beginning of December 2018...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
This is probably the first review I've ever written. I am compelled to write this one to commend Steve for an excellent job. He displayed wonderful customer service, he was reliable and extremely professional. In all frankness, the mold inspector I had was somewhat difficult and overly...
Clean Air Care Corprate of New York, Corp.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Tony the owner was patient and thorough and willing to educate me about mold remediation long after the date I hired him to do the testing.
AirSafe Mold Specialists, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
They were very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. They tested everything before leaving. Also, I was very happy to find them around when I call up for a emergency call instead of having to leave a message for a plumber that suppose to be 24/7.
Twin Belle
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Reviewed in November 2016
I called in the morning and they said they would come in the afternoon to do the treatment. They arrived exactly when they said they would. The two me got to work quickly and efficiently. After circulating water through a hose from the outside faucet to the well, they carefully drained the water...
Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in December 2015
I had received several bids from other contractors, but chose Bioclean to remediate the basement at my church because they were extremely professional and thorough. They initially took samples to determine the severity of the issue. The tests came back with high levels of mold in the basement,...
BioClean, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
It went very well. I was helped by Sonya in the office and she was great to work with. When the plumber arrived, I immediately felt comfortable and confident as he was well experienced. Working with a small, family owned company is something I prefer and I was not let down! Tony installed my...
Fossati Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in June 2015
<ul> <li>They inspected our well, grey water line, water softner, tested for hardness, bacteria etc... and put together a comprehensive proposal that we can choose to move forward with a bit at a time.. and frankly told us we didn't need any of it really... but if we wanted softer water and be...
Professional Water Systems
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Reviewed in May 2014
Very well, per preliminary testing done. We will be able to assess better when the unit is turned during summer months. <br />
TALON HEATING & COOLING, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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