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>

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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Jeremy did a wonderful job. He explained everything that needed to be done, ran the line through and able to reschedule to have the camera run through the pipeline for further testing. Thanks to Jeremy!
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
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Reviewed in August 2024
The work that was completed was great. Our cupolas on our barn look so much better. MWD did a fantastic job.
MWD Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in December 2022
I should have trusted the reviews instead of my realtor on this. It's easy money for the home inspector. My opinion of his contract is I'm taking your money, I'll give you a report that may or may not be accurate, and you can't hold me liable for anything I miss or get wrong. I knew my home...
OHIO PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES
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Reviewed in September 2022
I've noticed a big difference in my water. It's the best thing I've invested in
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Reviewed in July 2022
Mr. Snow notified me immediately after I put my need. Then he came very quickly to look things over and give me a price. I accepted him right away and he did a wonderful job. I am very pleased with the results!!!
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Reviewed in October 2021
I had them come out and check my unit that was leaking. Cleaned drain tube and removed debris from pan. All checked good
Bush Heating and Air, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very well and I was very pleased with the results
DeLong Forestry and landscaping
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I was very impressed with their quick response. They were extremely professional and polite. I would hire them again and highly recommend Huelskamp Drainage.
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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...
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Reviewed in May 2015
Eric arrived on time, was professional, friendly and courteous. He immediately got to work - testing to see exactly what the problem was and then made recommendations, The faucet was leaking and flooding the garden. He rebuilt the existing hose bib. The job took less than an hour. It works...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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

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.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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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