Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div>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.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
Classic Plumbing has done multiple jobs for me without complications, beginning to end with each job. Renee, Allen and Logan have been a pleasure to work with. Allen completely explained all my options before starting each job. He was happy to answer all my questions in a way I could...
Classic Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2022
Fast, clean and professional! I had Valley Plumbing replace my electric water heater when the old one finally rusted through. In and out in a couple of hours, the new piping looks great and I don’t have to worry about water in the basement anymore. Highly recommend!
Valley Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2022
The installation was less than seamless. Took multiple visits to get the unit to quit freezing up. Now the furnace trips the breaker and is useless. I contacted and set an appointment. Had to cancel due to covid. Have been trying to get in contact after testing negative and my calls are not even...
B & B Services
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Reviewed in August 2021
CG and M did a very professional job with my counter installation. They were on time and left the place clean.
Classic Granite and Marble
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Reviewed in April 2018
The report I was given was thorough and accurate. It was exactly what I needed to make an informed decision on the house I was purchasing. If not for them I would have missed a ton of things that needed to be done asap. I would have lost so much money after purchase. Also having the mold test...
Howson Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
Installation went well though it ended up costing a few hundred dollars more than estimated. Charged additional for pressure testing the line they installed and the line in the house. Once installation was complete, ongoing service was not an issue until we decided to switch providers. Requested...
Davenport Energy
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Reviewed in July 2016
John showed up a few minutes late, but apologized. He moved all my belongings around and began spraying my basement. He was here for 2 hours. He set up a machine and explained what he had done. He would be back in a couple days to do an air test and pick up the machine. John did everything...
Green Home Solutions - Lynchburg
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Reviewed in March 2016
Art came out to clear a clog in my drain line. He was knowledgeable and professional. Art got right to work and was all finished in less than an hour. We tested the line before he left and after and we have no complaints. We would not hesitate to hire or recommend Art's Plumbing in the...
Art's Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in October 2014
We deal with Quality Water Systems for our swimming pool supplies and challenges, so it was the first place we considered when looking to replace our softener which had simply quit working. We asked for Robert to come do the initial testing because we have dealt with him about pool matters. ...
Kinetico Quality Water Systems
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called Tropical to explain I may have a propane gas leak and that I had the unit shut off. I asked for a technician to come the next morning, which he did. He tested to see if there was a leak. There was none. He inspected and cleaned the thermocouple and the heating tube. The unit worked...
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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