Popcorn ceilings installed before the mid-1980s have a high likelihood of containing asbestos — chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture products through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, so age is the biggest red flag. If your Kitchener-Waterloo area home was built before the mid-1980s, testing before any removal is strongly recommended.

• Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material — it does not mandate removal, and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings specifically
• We coordinate third-party asbestos testing at cost: $300–$500, no markup added
• If asbestos is confirmed, licensed abatement happens first, then we handle removal, 2 skim coats, primer, and 2 coats of paint
• Homes built after the mid-1980s are lower risk, but testing is still the only way to know for certain

Call (519) 729-7394 and we'll walk you through testing and next steps for your home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Waterloo service area · Google Reviews