Yes, if your Waterloo home was built or last renovated anywhere from the 1950s through the 1970s into the mid-1980s, the popcorn texture on the ceiling may contain asbestos. This covers a large share of homes in older Waterloo neighborhoods like Uptown, Lakeshore, and Beechwood, where stucco ceilings were standard. We never scrape blind: we arrange sampling from an Ontario-certified lab first, which runs $300-$500, before any removal, skim coat, or painting begins. If asbestos is confirmed, containment and removal follow Ontario Ministry of Labour protocols rather than standard scraping. Call (519) 729-7394 and we'll walk you through testing before scheduling your Waterloo job. Waterloo popcorn ceiling removal · Ontario asbestos guide · See our Google reviews