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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All Phase Lead Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2020
I highly recommend this service for asbestos abatement, and for all that that entails (testing, etc.). From start to finish, it was only a matter of days.
East Coast Asbestos Abatement LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
The moment I walked in the door I was impressed great selection, no high-pressure salespeople, just people that genuinely wanted to help you that were incredibly Knowledgeable and Professional. This business additionally recommended an electrician for the install, Deal Electric, & then the...
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Reviewed in September 2017
The Sump Pump Technician was very professional and knowledgeable. He did an excellent and thorough job of installing a new pump and testing it to ensure it worked properly.
Aquidneck Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Highly recommend Stephen. I had a clogged kitchen sink that wouldn't drain despite using a plunger, Drain-O, a 25' snake, and everything I could think of using. I called numerous plumbers and Stephen was one of the few who was able to give me a quote (other quotes I received were at least twice...
Stephen A Almeida Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in February 2017
Very professional, owner showed up time with a trainee. Everything installed neatly. Tests came back at 0.8
Radon Systems LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
I thought I was actually having the mold "tested". All he did was look at pictures we took and said "yes, that's mold", He checked humidity levels but didn't take samples. He said if he had taken samples his visit wouldn't be free. I thought that was misleading, since I googled...
Shoreline Environmental
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Reviewed in August 2015
I had a 15 year old porcelain tile bathroom floor that had developed a haze. I wasn't sure if it was simply a result of deposits in the water, or an actual deterioration of the material. I wanted to begin the process by getting a good, professional diagnosis. I contacted Mr. Dolan of NEASR...
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Reviewed in September 2012
The Pellegrino brothers did an excellent job and I will be using them again for a bath room remodel. Frank installed a high efficiency on demand water heater with new gas lines, Because the gas company was back logged they could not come out until 1 week later. Frank made it a point to come...
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Reviewed in August 2010
They were thorough with there inspection and testing. They provided the results promptly. They were very pleasant to deal with and all the people were very friendly.
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Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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