Yes, it is generally safe to stay in your condo during popcorn ceiling removal, provided your ceiling has been tested and cleared of asbestos first. The main concern is dust, not danger, once the material is confirmed safe.

• Test first: Chrysotile asbestos was mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, so condos built before the mid-1980s should be tested. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before suspect material is disturbed. Removal itself is not required by law, and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings. We coordinate testing at cost for $300–$500, with no markup.
• If asbestos is found: Do not stay in the unit. Licensed abatement must be done first, and we do not perform abatement ourselves.
• If the test is clear: We wet the ceiling, cover floors and furniture, and seal doorways. Most owners stay home, though you may want to be out for the day during sanding and skim coating because of fine dust and paint odour.

A typical condo of 400–600 sqft runs $2,000–$4,500. Unpainted ceilings are $4.50/sqft all-inclusive, latex-painted are $6.50/sqft, and oil-base painted are $7.50/sqft. We are fully insured at $2M and WSIB covered. Call Eddie at (519) 729-7394. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews