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 March 2026
Indoor quality testing. Was getting sick with allergies and he found mold. He explained everything in detail and was very professional, honest, punctual. He has solved are problems and we're glad we found him.
IAQ Analytical
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Reviewed in May 2024
ARC Remediation & Construction was recommended to us by our mold testing company. They were very professional and responsive and helped us to understand what needed to be done and kept us informed throughout the process. They did excellent work during the remediation, and also during the...
ARC Remediation & Construction LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
They came by the next day after I called and came back the same day to complete the job. I took a chance on this one because they are listed on Angi but there are so many companies with similar names on the Web. Frank was professional and informative. The real test will be when it rains.
Elite Roofing Repair
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Reviewed in December 2021
Personally, I just felt like I paid a salesman to try to sell me something. While he did analyze the air in SOME of the rooms, it wasn?t thorough and consistent throughout the house or comparing with the quality of the air outside or each vent. It is just a particle test, no specifics to...
Benchmark Air Quality
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Reviewed in July 2020
After receiving 3 recommendations from Home Advisor, Lance was the first one I contacted and after a brief conversation I knew Lone Star Mold Testing was my choice. He came out the same day and was very professional, but also very friendly and very calm and reassuring that this was not a big...
LoneStar Mold Testing
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Reviewed in December 2019
Very happy with setting up the appointment, scheduling and updates, technician (Matthew), and the work performed. We had been losing more water than normal in our pool and were worried about how to find cause and potential repair costs. Matthew came and performed a comprehensive test and found 2...
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - HOUSTON
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Reviewed in November 2019
I was so impressed with Blaine and his company. They came out to test and we had the results within days! They explained everything found. I would definitely recommend!!
Reagan Mold Consultants & Air Quality Specialists
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Reviewed in August 2017
Philip is very professional and courteous as well as knowledgeable and did not pressure me into spending more money than I had originally wanted. I felt the air sample cost is a little high ($100 per test sample), but overall I was happy with the inspection and I would hire them again because I...
Mold Inspection Sciences
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Reviewed in March 2017
Very quick response, courteous customer service, and fast turnaround of test results.
A I S M
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Reviewed in March 2017
The Pool Doctors began by first draining the pool and chipping off our old tile work. The bottom of the pool collected broken tile, some plaster debris, mud and leaves. Buried in this debris was our Polaris pool vacuum which the Pool Doctor did not think to remove or ask us to remove before work...
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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.

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

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

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.

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