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>

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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Reviewed in July 2025
These plumbing techs “knew” their business. And when one had a query, they questioned each other, read the fine details of the weird paperwork to complete the job. We have two internal tank toilets. You never SEE the water. But these guys were, “okay.” Then they suggested a pressure test of my...
TopTech Electric & Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2024
Fran was very informed and very helpful. He made sure the testing was safe for everyone involved and took multiple samples to test for asbestos and give me a clear understanding of my house. Even better, Fran helped me find someone to take care of the asbestos and they did amazing work as well....
Proficient Environmental Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2021
They came to my home and I was able to get all three areas tested and my results within 24 hours. Very professional. Also the inspector was very knowledgeable.
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2020
He took the time to review the results from another company s testing and pointed out that not only do I not have a problem but that the other company purposely removed the page that said we had no mold. And he didn t charge me for his time
DueNorth
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Reviewed in November 2019
The real test of a company is how they resolve a mistake or problem as mistakes can and do happen with everyone eventually. There was a small problem with the work they initially did. I called and they came back and fixed it within just an hour or so. Everyone was very friendly. No high...
D2AK, Corp.
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Reviewed in January 2017
I can't say enough good things about this company. It is a spiritual, father/son team that exceeded our expectations. The gas was shut off by the prior tenant. We moved our business into this building during the summer and never noticed that there was no gas. December brought us freezing weather...
Direct Source Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2017
Positives: The technician was on time. Negatives: Their quote was almost double the price of any other plumber that came out to our business. For example, they quoted me $735 for just a basic gas pressure test with inspection. Then, if they found a leak, it would be $190/hr of labor! We hired...
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
Pete came out and looked at the kitchen and two bathroom sinks and faucets. After his inspection, he told me the copper pipes in the bathrooms would need to be replaced as the stop angle valves were welded in the pipes and showed me. He gave me the price for the work and supplies for replacing...
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
First of all, the general cost would have been $200, but we just had All-Pro Foundation Repair do some foundation work on our property and they offered to pay $100 of the cost to perform the leak test. Usually they say you will need to provide the carbon copy of the receipt, but in this case...
Accu-Find Slab Leak Inc
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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.

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.

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

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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