Yes — chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into popcorn ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, so any home built or textured before the mid-1980s should be treated as suspect until tested. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect ceiling material, though removal itself is not legally mandated and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings directly.

We coordinate asbestos testing at cost, $300–$500, with no markup. If the test comes back negative, we move straight to removal.

• Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft all-inclusive (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats paint)
• Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
• Oil-based painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive

A typical condo or a few rooms (400–600 sqft) runs $2,000–$4,500. We've handled 500+ Kitchener-Waterloo homes since 2019, fully insured for $2M with WSIB coverage. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews