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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Zompa installed a high-efficiency boiler and installed floor heating. When tried for the 1st time, it did not work although they claimed that they tested the system after installation. They came THREE times and could NOT fix the problem. I noticed that his piping had a design error that...
ZOMPA PLUMBING & HEATING INC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Matt, the technician who serviced my floors, did an amazing job. He was so gen-tile on the area rugs, gave special attention to the grout between kitchen tiles, and even did a soil test on my sectional. I will definitely be calling them again to clean the furniture!
MCR Carpet & Upholstery
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Reviewed in March 2021
Well, until I receive the written report I will not really understand how all this lead inspection really works. One week to wait for reports seems rather long since it affects my tenants and my pay. As a lab director myself I have to wonder where they send the tests needed
Lead Safe Inspections and Consulting, Inc.
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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 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 August 2017
Kitchen and Countertop Center of New England is amazing. Anyone can renovate when things run smoothly, but the true test of a reputable company is their response when questions arise. KCCNE was always available, and the response time wasn’t in days or even hours, but rather often minutes of our...
Kitchen & Countertop Center Of New England
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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 December 2015
I had mold in one of my rental properties basement. I thought I was going to have to move the tenants out and it was going to cost me big. That is until I contacted Green Home Solutions. Jeff came out right away and made me feel much better. I had the area tested and moved forward with Jeff's...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
He looked over the situation and gave us advise on what would be the best choices on faucets. We went to a plumbing supply store and bought a better kitchen faucet (than the one we had already purchased) for the same price. He removed our old faucets while spouse went to buy new materials...
Stephen A Almeida Plumbing Co
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Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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.

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

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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