Popcorn Ceilings in 1970s and 80s Clovis Homes
Popcorn ceilings in 1970s and 80s Clovis homes are common, and those years are also the ones to test for asbestos, and here is how Clovis grew and what to do about your ceiling.
- Clovis growth timeline
- Which years to test
- Next steps
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Clovis grew fast, in waves
The city says its population has more than doubled since 1985 (City of Clovis), and here are a few dates that explain the mix of home ages:
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Clovis was incorporated as a city (City of Clovis) |
| 1959 | Clovis Unified was formed on December 22 (Congressional Record) |
| 1980s | Downtown revitalization began (Business Journal) |
| 2003 | The city council approved the Loma Vista plan (Fresno Bee via Yahoo News) |
Homes near the older core, and homes built before the 1990s, are the ones to ask about, and we cannot date your house from this list, so check the year built first.
Which years should you test?
- Before 1978: test, and think about lead paint too. EPA ties its lead rule to homes built before 1978 (EPA).
- 1978 to the mid-1980s: still test. Bob Vila says existing supplies were used into the mid-1980s (Bob Vila).
- Later: less likely, but only a lab can say (EPA).
- Any year: if the texture is crumbling or water stained, keep people away and have it sampled.
After the test: clean means we can scrape it. Positive means a certified, Cal/OSHA-registered abatement contractor, and we help with the hand-off. See the asbestos guide.
What to do with your ceiling
Start with the asbestos guide, and then see popcorn ceiling removal in Clovis; many homes in this age range also need drywall repair after the texture is off, so read ceiling drywall repair and visit the home page.
1970s and 80s Homes: questions answered
Which Clovis homes have popcorn ceilings?
Many built before the mid-1980s, and Angi says homes built in or before the 1980s with popcorn ceilings could have asbestos (Angi*).
What years were popcorn ceilings popular?
They were widely used for decades and faded in the 1980s, and Bob Vila says the EPA banned spray-on asbestos surfacing in 1978 (Bob Vila).
Is my 1990s home safe from asbestos popcorn?
It is less likely, but only a lab test can confirm.
Do newer Loma Vista homes have popcorn?
Rarely, and see the Loma Vista page.
What about Old Town homes?
Older homes may have plaster or many patches, and see the Old Town page.
How do I find the year my home was built?
County assessor records and your closing papers list it.
Know your ceiling's age?
Send the year built with the form, and see all services.
* Estimates from linked outside guides, not a quote from us.