Yes, many Paris, Ontario homes built before the mid-1980s can have popcorn ceilings containing chrysotile asbestos, since it was commonly mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s. The only way to know for certain is testing, not just the age of the home.

• Testing cost: $300 to $500, done at cost with no markup
• Regulation: Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect ceiling material
• Removal is not mandated: the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings, and removal itself is not legally required, only proper handling if asbestos is confirmed present

We coordinate asbestos testing for homeowners at cost before any removal begins. Once results come back clear, unpainted popcorn ceiling removal runs $4.50 per square foot all-inclusive (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats of paint), latex-painted ceilings run $6.50 per square foot, and oil-based painted ceilings run $7.50 per square foot. Call (519) 729-7394 to arrange testing or ask questions about your ceiling. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews