Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Last update on February 11, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
We had a late afternoon plumbing emergency. Marc Gonzales - Master from Will's Plumbing & Testing Service arrived within 1/2 hour and got to work quickly. He explained his work plan and kept us informed as the work was done. He gave us an accurate estimate as well. Very professional and...
Will's Plumbing & Testing Service
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Reviewed in May 2020
Happy with the work. The test will be how it holds up over time.
Masonry Arts
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Reviewed in January 2020
Test performed quickly and professionally.
CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
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Reviewed in October 2017
Tested before they left. Worked perfectly.
City Base Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Tech was late due to a doctor's appointment. Mark did call to tell me he would be late. When tech showed up he did a test spot and dried it and it did not make much difference in the grout. He told me it could take 24 hours to see true results on grout, however the tile looked very clean so I...
Lone Star Tile & Grout Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2015
Total time to repair: 3 months <br /> Based on their A rating with Angie?s list I called a <br /> Textperts this past January 26th, 2015 to begin repairs on my 2nd HVAC <br /> unit which was not cooling. Text perts sent a technician promptly who performed various tests and ultimately...
ABC Home & Commercial Services
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Reviewed in December 2014
Excellent. Can't to test the Backflow valve and took care of the paperwork with SAWS. <br />
Somerville Backflow
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Reviewed in August 2014
Even though this was a small job, the whole process was done 'top notch'!!! The final test will be when it rain.
Top Notch Gutters
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Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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

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