Drywall and popcorn ceiling repair in Kitchener-Waterloo runs $4.50 per square foot for unpainted popcorn ceiling removal, fully inclusive of removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint. If the ceiling has already been painted, expect $6.50 per square foot for latex-painted surfaces or $7.50 per square foot for oil-based paint, since these require extra prep to seal and bond properly. A skim coat alone (no removal) is $2.50 per square foot, or $3.50 per square foot for full-service skim coating. Skim coating directly over existing texture without removal costs more, at $8.50 per square foot, due to the added labor of leveling over uneven texture.

Homes built before the mid-1980s may have chrysotile asbestos mixed into the original ceiling texture. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, so we coordinate asbestos testing at cost, $300 to $500, with no markup. Every quote is free and based on an in-person assessment. Call us at (519) 729-7394 for an exact number for your space. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews