Popcorn ceiling removal across the Wasatch Front. Scrape, repair, retexture (or smooth), prime, paint. The fastest way to modernize an older home.
Same-week scheduling · Licensed General Contractor · Fully insured · 1-year labor warranty
Popcorn ceilings date a home immediately. Buyers in the Wasatch Front strongly prefer smooth or knockdown ceilings. Removal is messy but straightforward — and one of the best transformations we do.
What This Includes
- Single-room popcorn removal
- Whole-home popcorn removal
- Retexture to knockdown finish
- Retexture to smooth finish
- Lead test (pre-1978 homes — required before disturbance)
- Asbestos test (pre-1980 homes — required before disturbance)
- Drywall repair after scraping
- Prime and paint
- Light fixture and fan removal/rehang (for ceiling work)
- Plastic sheeting and dust containment
How Pricing Works
Listed prices are starting points — actual quote depends on scope, materials, access, and site conditions. Walkthrough confirms.
Single-room popcorn removal + smooth/knockdown finish (up to 200 sqft ceiling): starts at $545. Each additional room (same visit): starts at $345. Whole-home: quoted at walkthrough. Lead/asbestos test (required for pre-1978 homes): starts at $145-$245.
FAQ
Is popcorn ceiling dangerous?
Popcorn ceilings installed before 1978 may contain asbestos; before 1980 also possible. We test before disturbance — code requires it. If positive, removal goes through an abatement contractor; we don’t touch confirmed asbestos.
How messy is removal?
Very. We use plastic sheeting on floors and walls, contain dust at the doorway, and bag debris as we go. Plan for the room to be unusable for 2-3 days during scrape, retexture, and dry.
Smooth or knockdown finish — which?
Smooth is cleaner and more modern but shows every imperfection (drywall mud work has to be perfect). Knockdown is more forgiving and slightly more traditional. We discuss at the walkthrough.
How long does a whole-home job take?
3-day-per-room average including drying. A 5-room whole-home popcorn removal is typically 2-3 weeks of work.
Selling Your Home?
Popcorn ceilings are one of the top ‘this looks dated’ complaints from Wasatch Front buyers. See GoMarketReady for coordinated pre-listing prep.
Get a Free Estimate
Call (801) 895-2084 or request a quote online.
Business License #13840882-0160 · Licensed Utah General Contractor #14195166-5501 · Licensed & Insured · 1-Year Labor Warranty
Licensed Licensed Utah General Contractor, insured. Trade-specialty work is performed by a licensed Utah contractor in that specific trade.
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