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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Matthew Martin was knowledgeable and friendly and efficient, he took care in completely rebuilding our water treatment unit which had several problems that he took the time to show and explain to me as he did the necessary repairs and also checked our RO unit and performed water quality testing...
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From the time they started they worked and finished the job in one day. They had to buy a new faucet and adapt to the size of the pipes. I was thrilled with the results. I would recommend them. Any other plumbing work I need will be done by them. Joan Schaffer
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Reviewed in October 2023
Shows up when he says he will. Explains numbers. Finishes when he says or before. Great experience.
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Professional, thorough, hard working. Thank you!
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Our sump pump started making a funny noise around 11:00pm on Friday night. Went to have a look and saw steam or "smoke" rising out of the crock pot, unplugged it. Phoned EverDry on Saturday morning, and they sent someone out on Monday. The technician, a very pleasant fellow named...
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Very professional, they respond quickly, the work they do and the clean up afterwards is definitely top notch. They follow up afterwards to ensure you are happy with everything. I definitely recommend and would use them again.
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Very pleased with the work. I would highly recommend this business.
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Anderson is excellent to deal with I highly recommend them for your water purification system
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First time I used them I was impressed with the work that they did, I have been using them ever since.
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I got quotes from three different local firms. I was very impressed with Chris' knowledge (I'm an engineer and asked a lot of questions). Much better price than the other two for basically the same equipment. His crew did a great job, very detailed oriented, didn't leave till everything was...
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Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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