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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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This company helped me out when my hot tub stopped functioning and was able to fix the issue that same day! I wasnâ t getting power to the tub and after inspection, it turned out to be a bad GFCI breaker in the control panel. William had one on the van and installed it, testing the controls on...
Hughes Electrical Innovative Current Specialists
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very well; thorough. Our inspector, Jason Barish, was excellent and thorough. I would recommend him. I also had a radon test and termite inspections, which of course added to the cost.
Eagle Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Dan was Amazing! I had a Sink that was hellbent on flooding my kitchen. I called Mastery Plumbing and told him it was an emergency, he was at my place the next day. He went above and beyond. Even gave me a free water test. He gave me multiple quote options and was very professional. He...
Mastery Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Joe was interested in solving the problem, not going beyond what was necessary. He was professional and friendly and had test results back in just a few days.
JC Mold Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
Andy in sales tested my water, explained results, the various options to resolve my hard water and chlorine issues. His no pressure sales approach was refreshing. He gave me a price I could work with. Bill the installer was prompt and knowledgeable. He did an outstanding job with installation...
Suburban Water Technology Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Since there was a leak from one of the copper pipes in my basement, I decided to purchase the coupon deal from Angie?s List for $85.00 for 1 hour of Plumbing Services. A couple of days later, I received a phone call from Teddy of Couqui Plumbing to schedule an appointment. Teddy arrived on...
Coqui Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2014
Bill was very polite and professional . He assessed the problem, took mold sample for testing by lab, and provided list of Mold remediation companies to choose from. <br />
Your Health Matters, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
A truly professional job well done . All as proposed , extremely neat and polite. Excellent results confirmed post-mitigation <br /> test. <br /> <br />
Healthy Home Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2012
The home inspection was very thorough and a very extensive report was provided. We also added radon and termite testing. We recommend this company.
Allied Inspection Services Inc
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Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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