Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</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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Robert fixed my plumbing problem perfectly with no problems
Robert's Plumbing & Home Improvement Services INC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Brandon was amazing during a recent plumbing emergency, and was the only one to respond to me during the holiday weekend this occurred. He is local to Anacortes and came quickly, assessed the situation, and helped me get it under control until he could get what was required for the remedy. He...
BAHM Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Tom and Jay were absolutely amazing! They were very professional. Before they started the job, they walked me through exactly what they were going to do, how they were going to do the job, and why they had to do it. They even went above and beyond to address potential future problems and asked...
TP Plumbing & Drains, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Eli was punctual in the initial call for repair and came out to provide quote and inspection. He got job scheduled within a week and replaced and tested a faulty valve. We appreciated his extra effort to get it done ASAP. Thanks, Eli!
Brothers Landscape
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Reviewed in April 2023
Alpine Plumbing goes above and beyond to satisfy their customers!
Alpine Plumbing Services Inc
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Reviewed in March 2023
Wonderful experience. Excellant job done. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Lopez Lawn and Garden
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Reviewed in November 2022
Excellent job! My granite looks like new after Corey removed all the calcium deposits.
Second Wind Restorations, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great experience with Rocky Mountain Handyman Service. Andrew was a pleasure to work with. Punctual, flexible and very knowledgeable. Andrew quickly diagnosed the problem on my fire pit gas leak ordered the parts and then installed and tested the parts after installation to make sure everything...
Rocky Mountain Handyman Service
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Reviewed in October 2014
DAN AND LANCE MUST BE THE BEST EVER!!! THEY ARE VERY EXPERIENCED AND KNOW A LOT MORE THAN MOST.EXPECT A LOT FROM THESE GUYS, BECAUSE THAT IS THEIR GOAL . WATER QUALITY REALLY MATTERS TO THEM AND THEY ARE DOING OUR SYSTEM THAT IS SO BAD OTHER COMPANIES IN THIS AREA WANTED TRIPLE WHAT THEY ARE...
NW Water Treatment
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Reviewed in January 2014
We contacted this contractor numerous times over the course of a year to set up a perk test for us, based on a recommendation from a person in the construction business. The majority of our messages went unanswered, and we were stood up twice when we were scheduled to meet at the property. No...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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