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 May 07, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Excellent job. Well done. Very professional. I would recommend anyone needing plumbing work done
Timken Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2025
Clay is very knowledgeable in assessing water damage and mold. He is efficient in identifying steps to resolve the issues and then knocking it out quickly! Highly recommend!
Steelman & Co. Restoration LTD
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Reviewed in September 2025
The customer service is pretty amazing our clogged toilets need additional work but our technician tried everything available to him to get them working and to save us money! Go figure!!!
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
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Reviewed in September 2020
Had issue with computer running very slow. Nick came out and worked on computer for over an hour and decided it needed more test which would take longer so we decided that computer be taken in. Once computer was brought back there were still an issue. Computer taken in once again and Windows 10...
On Spot Techs Computer Repair & IT Services
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Reviewed in July 2019
He stated that adding a return on my 2nd floor to improve air flow would be useless unless I blocked my return on the 1st floor- he than charge me 150.00 for " air pressure testing " which consisted of taking some handheld unit from vent to vent which resembled an electric meter which resulted...
KC Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
I had just purchased a house with water supplied from a well. The iron content and hardness of the water is very high. I run aquariums so I had performed my own water tests. They came out, analyzed the water, and confirmed my own tests. They installed an iron filter, water softener, carbon...
A Better Water System, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
Our technician called to let me know he was running behind by about an hour. He was very apologetic and professional about the inconvenience. When he arrived he was very professional and got right to work. After servicing our unit and going over all the testing results with us, he made sure we...
Wells Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
I called to get an estimate for connecting a range and dryer to the propane system already in the house. There were propane lines in the basement near both locations, but not running the last few feet to the new appliances. They reviewed the existing lines and told me that I needed all new...
Ed's Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric
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Reviewed in December 2012
Overall, very knowledgable service personnel and helpful. They looked it over and cleaned it and tested it. <br />
Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
I had the electrician repair several florescent light fixtures which were no longer working, test several outlets to verify that they were working correctly, and replace a circuit breaker in my box. Things went very well. The electrician explained what he was doing while he was working so I...
Jeff Bonham Electric Inc
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Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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.

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.

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