How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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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Reviewed in January 2022
Prompt and accurate. Chris answered all my questions. Timely test results. Thanks for doing a great job.
RVA Restoration
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Reviewed in May 2021
I was nervous about asbestos abatement and the owner was patient and understanding explaining the procedures and sending me the air quality test results afterward. This is a company I would highly recommend!!! Thank you for making my home a safe place to be!!
MCC Abatement Co., LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
It when well ,and I particularly paid attention to the resealing method they used after opening the lid so the fumes would not percolate up through the soil and into the yard.
SOS SEPTIC OR SEWER
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Reviewed in October 2020
Robert came and he was very very good, inspected the well and did something, and figured out that there was a hole on the pipe inside the house and he readily fix it, he also tested the water for PH levels because the pipes were made of copper that caused the holes on the pipes.
MATTHEWS WELL & PUMP INC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Mr. Monk was very thorough in his inspection of my home. He explained the process to me and told me how the testing process would go. He was courteous, professional, and a joy to talk with. Having a newborn, I was very cautious and slightly nervous about the inspection, but he talked me through...
Mold Test Specialists
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Reviewed in October 2017
Nathan was very knowledgeable about the possible causes and provided us with information on testing our water as well as various techniques for flushing any potential bacteria out of the plumbing. Gave some additional advice for a future renovation we are going to do in the kitchen.
Knight Plumbing and Drain LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
They're out every week. They also get up a lot of trees. One of the prices that I pay, is they are not quite as good on some of the detail as I would like, so I have to manage them a little bit. Overall, the guy is very conscientious and a good-hearted guy, but he's not quite as precise...
Green Acres Lawn Service
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Reviewed in February 2016
Puckett Electrical showed up and did the testing but did not replied with the punch list of repairs so I could not start scheduling getting the list accomplished. I got a call on 2/16, they were looking for me to hire them for a day as they were slow that week. At that time, I asked again for...
Puckett Electrical Service
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Reviewed in June 2015
I needed this test for a problem that my landlord needed to be made aware of. Moisture was detected in one area; however, when I received the report, it did not show the percentage of moisture originally detected. I have asked the Inspector to about the original detection in that area, and I...
Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
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Reviewed in June 2014
The provider performed a air test for my home that I purchased. We knew there were "plumbing issues" in the home so our realtor (Mark Tompkins) referred us to Lisa and Company to do a air pressure test so that we may detect the leak. When they arrived they did not have the correct tools to...
Lisa & Company
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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.

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

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