Any Waterloo home built through the 1970s into the mid-1980s may have asbestos in its original popcorn ceiling texture, since it was a common additive until it was phased out. Before removal starts, KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal recommends third-party asbestos testing, which runs $300 to $500 and confirms whether the material is safe to scrape dry or needs a licensed abatement approach first. Newer Waterloo builds from the mid-1980s onward are lower risk but should still be tested if the ceiling texture's install date is unknown. Skipping this step is the most common mistake homeowners make before hiring a contractor for removal or a skim coat. Waterloo popcorn ceiling removal · Ontario asbestos guide · See our Google reviews