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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Reviewed in February 2024
They performed appropriate tests on my softened and filtered water before doing any work. No major repairs were needed, only targeted maintenance was needed. They were thed only water filtration rane changes from this point forward. Finding these folks is loke hitting a home run.company that...
Watercure USA
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Reviewed in November 2020
A detailed oriented company. Tested the areas of heat loss in the house prior to sealing and insulating. Used booties while in house. All Employees pleasant , knowledgeable, concerned to make sure job was completed correctly. Very satisfied!
True Energy Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
Ed was very professional and informed me on his testing process along the way. He was very thorough and provided a detailed inspection. I would use Abby-Owen again in the future and would recommend others to use them as well.
Abby-Owen Environmental LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
Very polite. Very professional. Very knowledgeable. Arrived right on time to perform tests with quick results the following day. Awesome!!
Turn Key Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2017
The service provided was great. Showed up on time and walked me through the entire process and explained things along the way. I had questions about my hot water tank as well. He was able to perform a very helpful test to determine if their was an issue. I will definitely use again for future...
ALBERTI & SONS PLUMBING
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Reviewed in November 2016
The plumber did everything as minimally evasive as possible. Isolated the issue to a loose tile after exhaustively testing and checking all plumbing.
D'Angelo's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2015
Owner stopped by to measure, show us a color card, and give estimate. Scheduled job for within the week. When arrival was delayed, he called and made their plans clear. Arrived at agreed upon time with three helpers. The downspouts were tested to make sure water ran clearly through the French...
DJ Catalino Exteriors
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Reviewed in February 2015
I wanted to leave this review because even though whomever I talked to couldn't help me himself, he was just about as nice and helpful as he could be. I think the true test of a business is how they interact with you when there's nothing you can do for them in terms of providing business. I was...
Brian Doehler's Appliance Svc
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Reviewed in August 2014
Very prompt service. Tim was here the next day for mold testing. One sample somehow was lost.
Envirosafe Inspections and Solutions, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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.

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