Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Last update on June 09, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
Mr. Phillips was very professional. He went to work right away, fixed the issue with my tub drain, and tested the replacement satisfactory. He allowed me to watch him performing the repair and explained what he was doing. Thank you very much!
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
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Reviewed in June 2021
They came quickly and took samples to test crawl space for asbestos. Results were back ASAP. Pricing was a bit expensive for what was only a few minutes in home.
Ecosystems Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
The master teach was highly informative in explaining the science of the terms. I had previously hired another company and was left confused. I therefore paid more to have a second test by the Mold Test Company, and it was a very wise decision. If you think you may have mold in your home are...
Mold Test Company VA
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Reviewed in May 2020
Mr. Monk travelled a long way from his base to test my condo. He did a thorough inspection and collected 4 mold samples plus 2 air samples. He went over the sample testing and a sample results report with me in the condo. After receiving the results and consulting with a local company for...
Mold Test Specialists
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Reviewed in August 2016
We were hoping that they would give us a print out of the readings that they found when they were testing different things and there wasn't anything official it was just kind of a generalize review. The service tech was very friendly and very nice.
RS Andrews
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Reviewed in November 2015
Called and set up an appointment. They came out found the leak. Ordered the part waited a week for it to come from Cali of course it was during the Noreaster :) They installed the part and the hot tub is back in action after 2 other contractor could not fix it. Great place to do...
Innovative Spas
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Reviewed in August 2015
They are very professional and prompt. Set and kept appointments. Tested the soil for pH, etc. My soil turned out to be particularly acidic, so they are adding limestone over the year to correct that. I have only been using them 3 months so far, but can definitely see improvement. 
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Reviewed in October 2013
It went well. They arrived on time and finished in one day. All areas were cleaned thoroughly. Once we realized we had asbestos tile in the house, we were very worried we may have a long expensive removal process. The mastic tested 5% asbestos fiber and the tile tested 7% asbestos. Although it...
MACSONS Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
The technician arrived on time and performed the inspection. The coupon mentioned about 13 points inspection and included a free electronic leak test for refrigerant leakage. The technician did not perform the whole test skipping the leak test, duct work and energy loss, air filters, condenser...
Hawkins Heating & Air Conditioning
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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.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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.

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