Popcorn Ceiling Removal — Prices and Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the per-foot price?

$1.50 to $3.00 per square foot, scraped and re-finished smooth.

Is my ceiling safe to scrape?

Ceilings from before 1980 can hold asbestos in the texture. A test is the first step. We will not scrape blind.

How long does a room take?

Two to three days with dry time for most rooms.

How messy is it?

The room is sealed and covered. Debris is bagged and hauled off the same day as the scrape.

Can you leave a light texture?

Yes. A light orange peel after the skim is a common pick and hides small flaws.

Is the site check free?

Yes. The check and the written bid cost nothing.

Worker on a ladder smoothing a ceiling in a Gainesville, FL home

Popcorn removal in Gainesville costs $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot in 2026, scraped, skimmed, and finished smooth. A 200 square foot ceiling runs $300 to $600. Old ceilings get a test first. The sidebar holds the live ranges for all services.

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Spec table

Workers finishing seams along a ceiling in a Gainesville, FL home

How the work runs

We seal the room, wet-scrape the texture, and skim the ceiling flat. The skim dries a full day before sand and check. Paint is priced apart.

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