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 June 2025
I hired MARA Home improvement to do a bathroom remodel for my wife's birthday. They were very reasonably priced and punctual with their work. My wife literally shed a tear when she saw the new bathroom. The crew at MARA were very professional and I will definitely use them again. I've never...
MARA Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2025
He came and fixed the problem less than the other plumber that came and charged more money and didn’t fix and said it would coast me more money.
Afford-A-Rooter
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Reviewed in March 2024
My wife and I were extremely pleased with the project when it was completed.
Karl Labarge Jr.
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Reviewed in January 2023
HighbridgeSprayFoam did a great job,i highly recommend this company for all your insulating issues.Thank you again for a great job
Silver City Fire Services, LLC DBA Highbridge Spray Foam
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very knowledgeable and able to fix the plumbing issue the same day. Reasonable cost to fix.
Rick's Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2022
Patrick explained everything to me in depth so that I could make an informed choice. He answered my many emails immediately and was always cheerful and respectful. Patrick and Caleb did a great job. They were efficient, professional, thorough and showed me everything they did. There is a reason...
IMI Home
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Reviewed in September 2021
I am very happy with the work that was done. Val was quick to respond to my posting and after assessing the problem with my roof, he offered a reasonable solution, including an excellent explanation of the work that would be done. He came when he said he would and completed the project within...
Upstate Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Marco did a good job replacing my backflow preventer and testing my sprinkler system. However, he wrapped the pipes with insulation before he tested the system. The next day I found that one of the pipes was leaking. I called the company and Marco returned the following day to fix it.
Summer Irrigation Service, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
material appears to be okay, though not heavily used so far. But I have not climbed a ladder to test it. My experience is that I presented the company with a problem--standing water--and they assured me that they would solve the problem by installing a gutter. The problem remained after the...
Barry Best Seamless Gutters & Gutter Helmet
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Reviewed in February 2013
I originally hired Basement Waterproofing, Inc (BW) back in the Spring of 2010. I absolutely LOVED their work, but was not an Angie's List member back then. However, a couple months ago (almost three years later), I called BW to see if they would cover a minor issue under their warranty. Being...
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While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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