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>

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Reviewed in August 2025
The Pro was able to get a sample of the flooring and get it tested the next day quickly and was reachable for questions.
MJR Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I had just gotten back into town and my toilet was making this alarming hissing sound whenever it flushed. Of course it decided the moment that my technician (Martin Steele) walked in to stop hissing, but he still did a great job and ran through all the checks. I also appreciated that he taught...
4 Service Pros
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Reviewed in November 2020
Prompt, professional staff answered all my questions regarding asbestos testing and asbestos removal (which I did not need because the tested sample was determined to be negative for containing asbestos) and the company provided me with a very thorough testing report.
Boston Environmental and Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Quick but expensive for expedited Residential asbestos testing
Young Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
Since this work is technical and specialized, I cannot judge work quality and value for money, but the overall experience was very positive. They came on time, were pleasant and efficient, and inspired confidence in their ability to do a proper job. They were totally professional. They called...
Ecosystems Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
I redact my previous review. The customer service after the fact has been deplorable. It has come to light that there is asbestos in my home. The company did not take care to check beforehand nor did they care to believe me when I raised the subject and insisted on testing. Do not use this...
Advanced Restoration Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2018
I hire professionals for highly technical work but do most of my home projects myself. Knowing nothing about indoor air quality I reached out to a number of companies and decided on Dan Rudds company because he was highly rated in Home Advisor and he was the most affordable. Dan took the time...
Rudd's Indoor Environment
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Reviewed in May 2016
<p>JW’s workers arrived a week later to work on the leak. After cutting a rectangular opening into the ceiling they could see that the leak was not from the pipes but was coming from a place in the shower. In order to resolve the problem, the workers wanted to replace the entire shower floor...
JW Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2015
Tech checked everything out, vacuumed in and out of boiler and chimney flue. Replaced oil filter, etc. Tested at completion of visit - all checked out OK.
Appleton Campbell
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Reviewed in July 2014
Technicians arrived on time and performed the work quickly. One member of the crew spoke little English, which made water testing a challenge, but the result was exactly as advertised. <br />
J & E Home Services
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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.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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