asbestos in homes

asbestos in homes
Asbestos?Should home inspector should have known?

house built in 1985 popcorn ceiling needs to be removed in bathroom.Does it contain abestos? Bought home a year ago.

You can have your ceiling tested for asbestos content. Not all ‘popcorn ceilings’ contain asbestos. Home inspectors do not test for either lead or for asbestos. They are not responsible to inform you of such. Their primary function is to assess the condition of the existing structure and assorted components.

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The Professor posted at 2010-9-1 Category: Asbestos