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>

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>

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Reviewed in December 2025
They were efficient, great communication through the process and exacting when following the plans, a perfect job!! I am so happy with the work! Ill hire them again and recommend them all day long!!
Fortin's Construction LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Did the work much quicker than I expected and the quality of the work was top notch
Williams Builders
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Reviewed in January 2025
Satisfied with the the work that was done
DMC Construction
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Reviewed in January 2024
I got this project started in plenty of time to have it complete before Christmas day, when my family was arriving from out of state. Two+ weeks after someone was already out to measure the tub, they called me to say they needed to come back to measure because they were not sure between two...
Bath Fitter
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Reviewed in October 2023
I highly recommend this company for the work they did for me,they were very polite and friendly bunch of workers they kept me informed about everything and their price is really reasonable I love how my kitchen and bathrooms look and the windows Thank You Summit Up Construction
Summit Up Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mike did an amazing job plumbing my modular home (and on short notice)- so much so that I nixed going with heating oil and hired him to come back and do the propane boiler and set up. I can't say enough positive about him, he did outstanding work, showed up when he said he would, and kept in...
Michael J. Belanger Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in August 2022
Good work at fair price. Better product than Leaf Filter at half the price and none of the bs.
Gutter Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2022
Dutton was extremely professional from start to finish. We could not have asked for a more detailed inspection then he provided. Highly recommend.
HomeSmith Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Dave went above and beyond at each step in the property inspection process. Before the inspection, he responded quickly to schedule requests and was flexible when days had to be changed. We also had a question about something we noticed in our house, and he immediately contacted us by phone and...
Total Property Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2019
I talked to 4 companies in the search for whole house filtration including culligan, pelican, aerus, and a plumber who would use a home depot (or other mainstream) product. Aerus understood my concerns, ran tests, reviewed water quality reports, and made a recommendation that made sense. Their...
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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.

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

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