Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

What happens during an asbestos test?

• <div>Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-asbestos-test-cost.htm">cost of asbestos testing</a> depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.</div>

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From the beginning to the end of the project, Piper's Plumbing was courteous, attentive to our needs, their excavation crew was outstanding. As were the plumbing crew. There is a checks & balance system amount them. Nothing gets by them. If there is an additional leak, they hop on that quickly &...
Pipers Plumbing Co. LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
This company is very professional , I was pleased on how quickly they finished removing my old hot tub and deck. They clean up very well after they self. I will definitely use them again and will be referring them out.
Reese Hauling LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Needing to find part for 1977 Amana radarange RR-9 so it can be repaired. Did though diagnostic tests. Very polite and knowledgeable.
Jakt appliance repair
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Reviewed in July 2018
Just need to make sure it's not leaking anymore. Got done late and didn't have time to test.
TX Elite Roofing Services
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Reviewed in March 2018
One call was for a new water heater and a gas line. They left before completing the gas line. Had to call them back to complete it. Found no gas when the cookstop was installed. They came back a third time. The valve wasn't tighted so the handle would work and the line hadn't been purged or...
Able Plumbing & Remodeling, Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
THE GOOD: Demo went well. Sergio cleaned up each day and did not damage anything in the process. His communication was good and he was friendly. He scheduled around other work I was having done in my house. His bid was very low as he works with one helper when needed and was not planning on...
Aragon Floors, Painting, and Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2015
It's been over a month since Aqueduct Plumbing installed my tankless water heater so I have given the system some time for testing and feel it's time to write this review. It's been a pleasure dealing with this company. Owner Billy is easy to communicate with. Price is competitive, staff...
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I called James Plumbing for a Gas Turn On inspection and pressure test on about July 14, 2015; and they said they would be out on July 16, 2015. On that day, they called and I was told they had an emergency job and would not get to me until the next day. On the next day they called and said...
Mission AC, Plumbing & Electric South Houston
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Reviewed in May 2014
They sent the product quickly and I have not used the evaluation service at this time. They were reasonably priced for the product. I had an immediate issue and I had to get a professional for immediate on-site testing and remediation. They had a good letter that they sent instructing on how to...
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The men that did the job were very professional and polite. I discovered a problem with a color variation about half way through and expressed my dissatisfaction. I called my salesperson, Michael Leonpaker at the Friendwoods location, and explained the problem. The workers immediately...
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Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing.

The cost of asbestos testing depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.

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