Size & project scale
Square footage helps define the work area. A small-job minimum may apply; any minimum should be confirmed in your estimate.
Clear expectations
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Pricing
Your ceiling’s condition and the finish you choose shape the work. A free estimate helps define that scope before a final price is agreed.
Get Free EstimateProvisional reference pricing
Starting at
$2.95/sq ft*
A starting reference, not an all-inclusive price or a binding quote. Your estimate defines the work and final pricing for your home.
*Reference pricing. Final pricing depends on ceiling condition, height, finish, repairs and project scope.
What shapes your estimate
Two ceilings with the same square footage can require very different work. We consider the surface, the space and the result you want.
Painted or unpainted texture
Painted popcorn can require different handling from unpainted texture, affecting the removal work.
Height & access
Ceiling height, vaulted areas and access conditions affect setup and how the work can be carried out.
Condition & repairs
Drywall condition, repairs and skim-coat needs affect preparation. Some damage becomes clearer only after removal.
Finish, primer & paint
The selected finish changes surface preparation. Confirm the primer and painting scope; plank ceilings require a separate assessment.
An occupied home
Furniture, room access and occupied conditions affect protection and setup. Discuss what will be moved or protected.
Same size. Different starting points.
The difference is often in preparation and access, not simply the number of square feet.
A straightforward surface
An accessible ceiling with unpainted texture and limited repair needs may involve a different scope from a painted or damaged surface.
More preparation to plan
Painted texture, high ceilings, repairs or a Smooth finish can add preparation and setup needs. The estimate should explain those differences.
Define the scope before comparing the price.
These are ways to discuss the work, not fixed packages. Availability and inclusions are confirmed in your project estimate.
- Removal only
- Clarify the condition the ceiling will be left in and which preparation or finishing steps are excluded.
- Removal + texture
- Discuss needed repairs, surface preparation and the selected texture, with primer and painting clarified separately.
- Smooth ceiling
- Review the existing surface and the preparation or skim coating needed for a clean, continuous finish.
- Complete ceiling
- Scope can include protection, removal, required repairs, finish, primer, painting and cleanup as agreed.
- Custom finish
- Treat architectural options such as Tongue & Groove as a distinct installation and pricing discussion.
Can I use the starting reference to calculate my total?
It does not establish a final project total. A free estimate considers the condition, access, chosen finish and agreed work so you can review a price tied to your actual scope.
A ceiling that feels like home
Let’s talk about your ceiling.
Start with a few photos and the finish you have in mind. Get a free estimate for your home in Orlando & Central Florida.
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