Yes, you can remove a popcorn ceiling with asbestos, but Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before any disturbance of suspect material. Chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, so any home built or textured before the mid-1980s should be tested first. We coordinate asbestos testing at cost, $300-$500, with no markup. If the test comes back positive, the material must be handled according to O. Reg. 278/05 procedures rather than a standard scrape-and-skim job. Note that removal itself is not mandated by law, and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings, so testing and safe handling are what protects your health and your resale value, not a legal removal requirement. Once we know the test result, we can confirm scope and pricing. Unpainted popcorn removal runs $4.50/sqft all-inclusive, covering removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint. Call us at (519) 729-7394 to arrange testing and a quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews