Markham · Ontario
Popcorn ceilings gone.
Smooth, painted, clean.
Dustless Popcorn Ceiling Removal
in Markham
Dustless. Skim, prime, paint. Dustless removal, two skim coats, primer and two coats of paint — all in from $4.50/sqft. Eddie is on every job.
Is it messy?
Dustless — floors & furniture sealed
How long?
Most rooms 1–2 days
Do we move out?
No — we work room by room
“We had KW popcorn ceiling removal to remove our ceiling throughout our main floor. The transformation is unbelievable. They were efficient, stayed on schedule and delivered high-quality results. No mess, no surprises, just solid work.”
Popcorn ceiling removal in Markham
Markham's growth ran from the historic village cores of Unionville and Markham Village through the huge subdivision waves of the 1970s and 1980s, when stipple ceilings were the default finish. We remove them, skim to a Level 5 smooth finish, prime and paint.
What it costs
Most Markham quotes hide the number.
Here is ours.
A 900 sq ft main floor, unpainted popcorn ceiling, done properly — removed, two skim coats, primed and painted, floors and furniture protected, cleaned up.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting
$4,577
900 × $4.50/sqft + HST
- Everything above included
- No minimum job size
- No charge to move furniture
- Eddie on site, every job
Published elsewhere
$6,300–$9,000
900 × $7–$10/sqft, before HST
- $2,400 minimum charge
- +25% when furniture is handled
- Crews dispatched from out of region
Rates published by patchdudes.com, a Woodbridge-based operator serving 46 Ontario cities, read 11 August 2026. Other Markham-area companies publish no rate at all.
We publish the rate because you should be able to work out your own number before anyone visits. Yours may differ — painted ceilings cost more, and a pre-1985 home may need asbestos testing at $300–$500, billed at cost with no markup.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Markham?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Markham, Ontario costs between $4.50 and $7.50 per square foot, depending on whether the texture is unpainted, latex-painted or oil-painted. A typical job takes Most single rooms are one to two days. A full main floor is usually two to three.. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting quotes that rate all-in — it covers scraping, two skim coats to a Level 5 finish, primer, two coats of paint, floor and furniture protection, and cleanup — with no minimum job size and no travel surcharge anywhere in the service area. Any Markham home built before 1980 should have its ceiling texture tested for asbestos before removal begins; testing runs $300 to $500 through an Ontario-accredited lab and is billed at cost. Work is backed by a one year workmanship warranty, $2M liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and Eddie is on site for every job.
- Rate
- $4.50–$7.50 / sq ft, all-in
- Asbestos testing
- Required pre-1980 · $300–$500 at cost
- Warranty
- One year workmanship
Housing Context
What makes Markham different
Markham's ceiling-era housing sits in two places. The first is the 1970s and early 1980s subdivision belt that spread out from the historic cores as Toronto's growth pushed north: German Mills, the streets around Markham Village, and the early phases of Milliken and Unionville. Sprayed texture was standard across that entire wave, and anything built before 1980 sits inside the asbestos-risk window.
The second is the historic stock itself. Unionville's Main Street and Markham Village hold nineteenth-century homes whose plaster ceilings often received texture during mid-century renovations, which puts that texture squarely in the testing window regardless of the house's age.
From the mid-1980s onward Markham grew enormously, and stipple remained a common builder finish into the 1990s. Those newer homes carry no asbestos concern, so the work starts immediately: protection, dustless removal, two skim coats to Level 5, primer and paint.
Markham at a Glance
Primary Housing Era
1970s–1990s
Asbestos Risk
Medium RiskPre-1980 Housing
The 1970s subdivision belt and the village cores carry the pre-1980 share
Typical Project Size
1,000–1,600 sq ft main floor
Typical Timeline
Most single rooms are one to two days. A full main floor is usually two to three.
Why Remove
3 reasons Markham homeowners remove their ceilings
Aging Housing Stock
Markham's resale market moves quickly and prices reward homes that show as updated. Original stipple over a renovated main floor sends the opposite message, and it is one of the cheapest dated signals to erase.
Asbestos Risk
Markham homes built before 1980, and older village homes textured during mid-century renovations, can contain asbestos in the ceiling finish. O. Reg. 278/05 requires testing before suspect material is disturbed. We arrange accredited testing at cost, typically $300 to $500.
Market Timing
Markham listings compete against near-identical floorplans in the same subdivision phase. Smooth, freshly painted ceilings are a visible difference buyers register in the first thirty seconds of a showing.
Neighbourhoods
Markham neighbourhoods we serve
We cover all of Markham, from the heritage main streets to the newest phases.
Unionville
Heritage main street village surrounded by premium 1980s subdivision.
Markham Village
The city's original core along Main Street Markham, with post-war and 1970s streets around it.
Milliken
Large subdivision community on the Scarborough border.
German Mills
Established Thornhill-area neighbourhood of 1960s and 1970s family homes.
Transparent Pricing
Markham pricing
Markham is priced the same as everywhere we work: $4.50 per square foot all-in for unpainted popcorn ceiling, including removal, two skim coats, primer, paint, protection and cleanup. No travel surcharge, no minimum job size, and Markham work is scheduled in blocks so the drive costs you nothing.
All prices include removal, skim coating, priming, and two coats of paint. Free quotes — call (519) 729-7394
How It Works
Smooth ceiling in 4 steps
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We Do The Work
Our crew protects your furniture, removes the ceiling dustlessly, skim coats, primes, and paints. Most rooms 1-2 days.
Love Your Ceiling
We clean everything and leave your space spotless. Enjoy your smooth, modern ceiling. Satisfaction guaranteed.
More Services
Ceiling removal in Markham often runs alongside painting and small drywall repairs, and one crew handles all of it.
Ceiling Painting in Markham
After popcorn removal, we prime and paint every ceiling in Markham — two coats of Sherwin-Williams, clean lines, flawless finish.
Learn more →Drywall Repair in Markham
Holes, cracks, and water damage repaired seamlessly throughout Markham. We patch, tape, and sand to a smooth Level 5 finish before painting.
Learn more →Why Choose Local
A Markham-area company,
not a GTA crew
Many ceiling removal companies serving Markham are based in the Greater Toronto Area — dispatching trucks from Woodbridge or Mississauga and charging travel fees on top of higher rates. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting is based in Kitchener, Ontario. Markham is part of our home service area.
Locally Based
Kitchener-based crew serving the Waterloo Region and surrounding cities — no GTA travel surcharge, ever.
Same-Week Booking
Most jobs are scheduled within the same week of your call. No 3-week wait lists.
Lower Prices
$4.50–$7.50/sqft all-inclusive. GTA companies charge $6–10/sqft plus a 25% furniture surcharge on top.
Insured + Covered
$2M liability insurance and full WSIB coverage on every ceiling removal project.
About Markham
Markham community context
Markham grew from a chain of historic villages into one of the GTA's largest cities, and its texture-era housing tracks that history: the village cores, the 1970s ring around them, and the 1980s belt beyond.
Main Street Unionville
The heritage core whose older homes often carry renovation-era texture on plaster.
Markville Mall
Central reference point for the 1980s subdivision belt around it.
Toogood Pond
Unionville's landmark park, ringed by premium 1980s streets.
Milne Dam Conservation Park
Edge of Markham Village's 1970s ring.
FAQ
Markham popcorn ceiling questions
Everything Markham homeowners ask before booking.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting charges $4.50/sqft for unpainted popcorn ceilings, $6.50/sqft for latex-painted, and $7.50/sqft for oil-base painted ceilings in Markham. Every quote is all-inclusive: removal, two skim coats, bonding primer, and two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint. A typical main-floor or condo job (400–600 sqft) Markham home runs $2,000–$4,500 depending on ceiling size and paint condition. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free written quote.
Markham has an overall medium asbestos risk profile given its 1970s–1990s dominant housing stock. Homes built before 1980 may contain chrysotile asbestos in popcorn or stucco ceiling material. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires professional testing before any removal work in pre-1980 homes. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting coordinates certified asbestos testing through accredited labs at no markup and will not begin removal until results confirm it is safe to proceed.
Most individual rooms take 1–2 days for complete removal, skim coating, and painting. A typical Markham home (3 bedrooms, main floor) takes 2–4 days from setup to final paint coat. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting provides a written timeline during your free quote and sticks to it. We work efficiently to minimize disruption whether you are living in the home or preparing it for sale.
No. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting uses professional HEPA-filtered dustless sanding equipment on every Markham job. Before removal begins, our crew covers all floors, furniture, walls, and vents with protective sheeting. During removal, dust is captured at the source by our industrial vacuum systems. Your home stays completely clean throughout the entire process — this is standard on every job, not an upgrade.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting serves every neighbourhood in Markham: Unionville, Markham Village, Milliken, German Mills. There are no travel surcharges anywhere within our service area. Call (519) 729-7394 to book a free quote in any Markham neighbourhood.
Yes — painted popcorn ceilings cost more to remove because the paint seals the texture and makes wet scraping less effective. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting charges $6.50/sqft for latex-painted and $7.50/sqft for oil-base painted ceilings, compared to $4.50/sqft for unpainted. We identify the paint type during your free quote and give you a firm price in writing before any work begins.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting's standard process for every Markham job: (1) Free in-home quote and asbestos assessment for pre-1980 homes. (2) Setup — floors, furniture, and walls fully protected with professional sheeting; vents sealed. (3) Dustless removal using HEPA-filtered wet-scraping equipment. (4) Two skim coats of joint compound applied and sanded smooth to Level 5. (5) Bonding primer coat. (6) Two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint. (7) Full cleanup. Most Markham homes are done in 2–4 days.
Yes. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting carries $2 million in commercial liability insurance and full WSIB workplace safety coverage on every job in Markham. We are a locally-based Oakville company — not a GTA contractor dispatching to your area. Every crew member is trained, insured, and experienced. You can verify our Google reviews and request our insurance certificate before booking.
The rate is $4.50 per square foot all-in for unpainted popcorn ceiling: removal, two skim coats to Level 5, primer, two coats of ceiling paint, full floor and furniture protection, and cleanup. Latex-painted texture is $6.50 per square foot and oil-based is $7.50. There is no travel surcharge to Markham and no minimum job size. Call (519) 729-7394 for a firm written quote.
Because the question follows the texture, not the house. Sprayed texture on a century home was applied during a later renovation, and if that renovation happened before 1980 the texture can contain chrysotile asbestos. An accredited Ontario lab settles it for $300 to $500 at cost, and the answer determines the removal method. We coordinate the whole process, call (519) 729-7394.
Yes, constantly. Stipple remained a standard builder finish into the 1990s, long after asbestos left the mix, so plenty of Markham homes have dated texture with no testing requirement at all. Those jobs start immediately: protection up, dustless removal, two skim coats, primer and paint, usually two to three days for a main floor. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free estimate.
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Serving Markham& surrounding area
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting is based in Kitchener, Ontario. Markham is part of our home service area — no travel fees, same-week availability.
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