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>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Mr. Bolt Garrison was very professional and articulate in his presentation of the importance of having clean water in the home. He supported all claims with independent lab testing results: "acceptable" govt standards, safety standards, and the test results for our home. We also want to...
HydroSmart
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Reviewed in January 2023
Good work. I’m very happy with the results.
Sixth Scent Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2022
young man was very professional , i ask for card so i can have plumbing to call when need.
Walter Taylor
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Reviewed in January 2018
Hourly Radon Test for my Basement. First they did not show up for the first appointment. Second, they asked me what my results was because they lost the data. For a $150 test I expected a higher level of professional service. They did offer to repeat the testing and I declined due to the...
Radon Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
<p>We, were very pleased with the service that we had with Aarics Irrigation and backflow testing. What we appreciated was that Brandon took the time to answer all our questions. And with this experience we were very pleased.. </p> <br />
aarics irrigation and landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2015
hey came out and did the test the same day I called. They were very professional. I would use them again. <br />
Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Anderson Sc
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Reviewed in October 2013
Eric Knight showed up promptly on time and performed a 3 hour home inspection. During this time he took notes and pointed out several things that needed to be corrected. He took pains to keep the house clean, wearing coveralls and not going under the house until the end. I was emailed a...
Knight Property Services
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Reviewed in October 2013
We hired Barry with Reliable Home Inspections a few weeks ago to perform an inspection of a home we are purchasing. Our real estate agent provided us a list of home inspectors in the area? I don?t think agents are supposed to recommend a particular inspector, but are allowed to provide a list...
Reliable Home Inspections & Consulting
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Reviewed in October 2013
The manufacturer provided us with two provider names for our six year old Frigidaire wall mounted oven so I subscribed to Angie's List to see how they were rated. Both looked OK but Upstate Appliance had the better reviews. The technician (David) arrived first thing the next morning as...
Upstate Appliance Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
We had an issue with our A/C and called Cand L who put 6 pounds of freon in a unit at $80 a pound (they upcharge for EVERYTHING on a weekend call). They diagnosed one system was probably low on freon and thought it may need a recharge of freon and asked if we wanted to run a leak test (at...
C&L Services Heating & Air Conditioning
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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.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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