Most stucco (popcorn) ceilings installed before the mid-1980s in Ontario homes contain chrysotile asbestos mixed into the texture, but not all of them do, so testing is the only way to know for sure. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, though testing is not required just to leave the ceiling alone, and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings specifically.

• We coordinate asbestos testing at cost: $300-$500, no markup added
• If it tests positive, handling follows Ontario Regulation 278/05 procedures
• Removal itself is not legally mandated in Ontario, it is a homeowner choice

If your home was built before the mid-1980s, testing before any removal or renovation work is the safe first step. We've handled this on 500+ Kitchener-Waterloo homes since 2019, and we're $2M insured and WSIB covered for your protection. Call us at (519) 729-7394 to arrange testing or discuss your ceiling. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews