It can be. A Kitchener quote far below the others often leaves something out: asbestos testing for pre-1980 homes ($300-$500), skim coat or smoothing, dust protection, or painting. Skim coat is $2.50/sqft for skim only and $3.50/sqft full service, but skim coat over existing texture is $8.50/sqft, which costs more than removal. A very low total may also assume the wrong ceiling type, then add charges once paint is found. Ask for the ceiling type, rate and inclusions in writing. KW Popcorn serves Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge; call (519) 729-7394 for a written quote. Kitchener popcorn ceiling removal · Hiring a contractor guide · See our Google reviews