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• <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>

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Reviewed in May 2018
I purchased a home with a pool in Knoxville in October 2017. Prior to the sale of the home American Leak Detection was contacted to conduct a leak test of the pool; they determined there was a leak near the light in the pool. The leak repair near the light was completed before I purchased the...
American Leak Detection of East Tennessee
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Reviewed in June 2017
Not too good. When we called we were given an appointment 1 month away. We had been customers for about 10 years. The receptionist was consistently rude and unprofessional to my wife and me. When I spoke to the owner, he told me that it did not matter if I left because he had so many other...
Waterworks Irrigation Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
The home inspector, Blaine, seemed to do a thorough job. He personally showed me the results of his inspection with a walkthrough, and his written and photographic report was very detailed. He also performed a radon test at my request. I would definitely recommend Blaine’s work.
Stewart Home Inspection
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Reviewed in December 2015
Chris came (he showed up EARLY- and called ahead to make certain it would be ok!) and evaluated what was needed to run a gas line to our new stove in the kitchen. He was very thorough and informative - discussing all aspects and what would be best and why. He then left for a short amount of...
Sands Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
Michael the owner came out to our home and was simply a pleasure. Very prompt and professional. Test were performed in a timely manner and the results were back within 24 hrs. We were very pleased with our experience and would recommend Green Detectives (Michael) to anyone in need of this...
Green Detectives
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Reviewed in August 2015
Tommy and his associate Mike spent 2.5 hours carefully inspecting the house. Above price was for inspection and radon testing. <br /> They were thorough, professional, and open to any questions we had. I highly recommend shadowing them during inspection to better understand the problems they...
1st Choice Home Inspections
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>Bad back-up out of one of the upstairs toilets and bathtub when washing machine run, to a lesser degree the shower. I called Matt, and he and Jim showed up when expected, took a tour, tried to figure out the somewhat odd plumbing built into this house, and came up with a plan after...
Matt's Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
They're very thorough. Mike's very good and explains everything. He'll show me the monthly test results. His price was middle of the road with the other quotes I got, but I liked him and he did a great job.
Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
I am very satisfied with this company. They were easy to work with. They responded to all my questions, and were here when they said they would be. I had a hard time finding the exact color I wanted, and they worked with me on it--doing several test boards to get exactly what I wanted. I was...
The Painted Room
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Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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

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