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>

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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Reviewed in August 2021
They were very fast to conduct initial tests. Once test results were available they worked with us on a plan to remove the asbestos on a timeline that worked for us. I would recommend them for any of your testing and removal needs.
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in June 2017
After we agreed on a price he brought in 3 bottles. We took out our own testing equipment (T.D.S. meter, Salinity meter) and compared the Samantha Springs water to the Fort Worth municipal water supply coming from the sink. Both tested the same on that day... 223 ppm TDS , Salinity was 0.2 ppt....
Samantha Springs
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Reviewed in June 2015
In summary: I hired Ernie's plumbing to fix a gas leak. The leak test occured on a rainy Saturday and took 2 hours. $250 test plus 2 hrs @ 175/hr was $600 in total. I was quoted $2800 for the second story repair with testing to continue on Wednesday (with possible price increase). On...
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2014
I called Clearwater Plumbing on Friday afternoon about 4:30 PM. We set an appointment for the following Monday between <br /> 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Our technician phoned a little before 1:00 PM to let us know he was on the way. He arrived soon after. He checked our entire system and performed...
ClearWater Plumbers
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Reviewed in May 2014
We ended up filing an insurance claim for the repair itself, and our insurance company required that the tests be performed again with one of their preferred plumbers. When the second company came out, they actually located an additional, smaller leak in another area of the house. I'm not sure...
Morgan Leak Detection & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2013
Angie's List coupon used. On time and dressed with protective covers. The team performed the 2 tests requested. They notified me of the results of both the tests. The Ft Worth water dept validated the tests and went back to the top of our house and performed the tests there. The results are...
Master Repair Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2012
The schedule was all appropriately broken up into blocks of English then blocks of math and back again. The instructor did a fabulous job of explaining that the test is really about logic more than anything; it gave me a completely different way of looking at it and made the math much less...
College Prep Genius
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Reviewed in March 2012
Perma-Pier contacted me promptly on Monday morning to schedule an appointment,the operator told me Bob Herstein would be the one doing the inspection. Bob showed up at the exact time of my scheduled appointment, not 1 minute early, not 1 minute late.After showing Bob my areas of concern, he did...
Perma-Pier Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in August 2009
They repaired the flushing mechanism on the commode in the master bathroom and then attempted to locate the cleanout in order to do the hydrostatic test. Landscaping I had added made the cleanout at the front of the house difficult to access so Deaton suggested they put an extension on the...
Deaton Plumbing
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DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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