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

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on February 11, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
I had Brett come to our home to test for mold because I’ve had an ongoing illness that Drs can never diagnose. He was so caring & did the testing within days of talking to him the 1st time. After the testing, he explained everything in detail and provided a list of things to improve the air...
LaFrance Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2024
Took a test for mold in furnace and it came out to the highest degree. When he showed it to me, he said it was somewhat positive. I guess he did not know how to read his own test. Why?
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
Beginning to end, the TEKS team did a thorough job of explaining the process. They provided me a written estimate within 2 days of the test being completed and verified positive. I had a lot of questions and they took the time to talk to me, listen to me and made the process clear. I would...
Umbrella Environmental
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Reviewed in June 2020
Josh was extremely accommodating to a few different last minute schedule changes; was professional and personable; and explained to us what he was looking for, seeing, and what that meant for my wife and I during the home inspection. I would recommend Josh and Vertical Inspections to anyone and...
Vertical Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2017
I called them to pump out our septic tank and do an inspection because we're selling our home. I was informed that the pumping would be $195 and that the inspection would be $225. I happened to be home when the guy came to pump and inspect. It was raining so I didn't go outside and talk to him...
Sunset Septic Service Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
Great! Gary was very honest, had a firm handshake, and did not try to oversell me. He explained the big picture and then made recommendations on what would be the most cost efficient. He also explained the equipment he was using and the process of how the results would be received. He was very...
ProGuard Environmental Services
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Reviewed in May 2015
The test will be in the rainy season to check for leaks.
C.T.C. Roofing, Corporation
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Reviewed in April 2015
The results were unreal! <br /> We called Riverside Plumbing LLC and they set up a time they would be at our home and called 20 minutes prior to the designated time and said they'd be here within 10 minutes and they were. <br /> The plumber came in and spent about an hour and a half working...
Riverside Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
I contacted the provider on a Saturday and described the situation we were having with our pool chemical levels. The provider walked me through what needed to be done and what service they could provide. After I agreed to what they were suggesting, they came to the house 2 days later. They...
Penguin Pools
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Reviewed in November 2013
This inspector repeatedly called out mold in several areas of the home - when he actually never tested for mold. In fact, when I had an actual mold inspector in the house, he determined that Anderson was wrong, and it wasn't mold. Rather, it was rust and/or dirt. However, due to his repeated...
Anderson Home Inspection LLC
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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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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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