Yes, for most Waterloo homes popcorn ceiling removal is worth it. It gets rid of a dated, dust-trapping texture, makes rooms look brighter and taller, and smooth ceilings help a home show better when you sell.

• Pricing: Unpainted ceilings are $4.50/sqft all-inclusive (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats of paint). Latex-painted is $6.50/sqft and oil-base painted is $7.50/sqft.
• Typical jobs: A main floor, a few rooms or a condo (400 to 600 sqft) runs $2,000 to $4,500. A full 3-bedroom home with 900 to 1,500 sqft of ceiling runs $4,050 to $11,250.
• Asbestos: Chrysotile asbestos was used in ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, so homes built before then need testing. 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 to $500, with no markup.

We are WSIB covered, carry $2M in insurance, and have finished 500+ homes since 2019. Call Eddie at (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Waterloo service area · Google Reviews