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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Reviewed in September 2025
So far so good. The real test will come with rain. Hopefully, all leaks are sealed!
Robert Braun Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very professional and courteous. We discussed my well water concerns. He on-site and lab tested my water. Made recommendations and gave me several options to meet my needs. Have a fair price quote. Work was done timely with no extras. Would highly recommend.
Clean Water Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2019
Penn Radon Solutions always does a great job doing testing and installing mitigation systems for me, and my clients. Jim is fairly priced and offers reliable service.
Penn Radon Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2018
We were extremely satisfied with the inspection performed by Joe. He spent a lot of time testing and explained everything that we needed to do to rectify our issues. We would highly recommend this company.
New Age Home Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Chip was came highly recommended from the company that did my water test and their recommendation was spot on. Chip explained the process to me and went over cost. The work I needed done had a short timeframe and Chip made it a priority, got the work done quickly and did not sacrifice quality....
H2o Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2018
Thank you to the Advanced Water Resources team for all your due diligence and answering all of my questions and walking me through the entire process to fix and improve our water supply. I would recommend this company to anyone for any of their water treatment needs. It all started with an...
ADVANCED WATER RESOURCES INC
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Reviewed in March 2018
Every step of the process with this company has been wonderful! From the office staff to my inspector Jon B, they were all very courteous, kind, patient as I had a lot of questions and overall just great people. I had a septic inspection with hydraulic load test which is done on a second day in...
Suburban Property Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
KEYSTONE INSPECTION SERVICES IS A GREAT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPANY. I PLACED A REQUEST FOR AN INSPECTION AT 1900 ON A MONDAY NIGHT AND RECEIVED A PROMPT RESPONSE BY 0800 THE NEXT MORNING. KEYSTONE WAS ALSO ABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY ARRANGE MY INSPECTION FOR WEDNESDAY AT 1230 WITH LESS THAN 48HR...
Keystone Inspection Service
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were friendly, knowledgeable; there to help and answer questions but not pushy. <br /> They came and tested the water to assess our needs and confirm which system was best for us. <br /> Installation took a few hours so remember you won?t have access to water for a bit. <br /> In...
Martin Appliance & Water
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Reviewed in November 2012
Espenshade's was recommended to us by our neighbor. I called two companies for estimates. Espenshade's called me back within 2 hours of leaving a message. It took the other company over a week to return my call. An appointment was scheduled for 7:00 AM the following day for the owner to come...
ESPENSHADE PLUMBING & HEATING INC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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

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

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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.

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