how long does it take to remove popcorn ceiling from a whole house
Most whole-house popcorn ceiling removal jobs in Kitchener-Waterloo take 3 to 5 working days, depending on square footage, ceiling condition, and whether asbestos testing is needed first.
- A full 3-bedroom home (900–1,500 sqft of ceiling) typically runs $4,050–$11,250 all-inclusive, covering removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint.
- If your ceiling texture was installed before the mid-1980s, we recommend asbestos testing first ($300–$500, billed at cost with no markup), since chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s.
- Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't mandated by law and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings.
- We coordinate asbestos testing at cost; licensed abatement, if needed, is handled by a separate certified contractor.
Larger homes, extra rooms, or drywall repairs can extend the timeline. Call (519) 729-7394 for an accurate quote and schedule for your home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews
Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019
Updated 2026-09-15