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How Much Does It Cost To Remove An Acoustic Ceiling?

Typical range: $243-$421

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For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to remove an acoustic ceiling starts at $0.81-$1.40 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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Standard ServicesQuantityLowHigh
What you can expect
Range per square foot:$0.81$1.40
Range for this type of project:$243$421
Estimate: $332
Textured Surface Labor, Basic
8
hours
$119$280
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Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete removal of asbestos-free materials. Softening agent or water will be applied, texture scraped from surface, and disposed of. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Textured Surface Job Supplies
320
square feet
$38$43
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Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Textured Surface Debris Disposal
300
square feet
$85$97
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Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Standard services
Textured Surface Labor, Basic
$119 -$280
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8
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete removal of asbestos-free materials. Softening agent or water will be applied, texture scraped from surface, and disposed of. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Textured Surface Job Supplies
$38 -$43
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320
square feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Textured Surface Debris Disposal
$85 -$97
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300
square feet
Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Optional Services
What you can expect
Range per square foot:
$1 - $1
Range for this type of project:
$243 - $421
Estimate:
$332
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$332

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$252 -$437
YOUR ESTIMATE

Remove an Acoustic Ceiling: national average cost

The national average materials cost to remove an acoustic ceiling is $0.13 per square foot, with a range between $0.12 to $0.14. The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $1.15, coming in between $0.84 to $1.46. A typical 300 square foot project costs $344.35, with a range of $251.98 to $436.71. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to remove an acoustic ceiling
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot$0.13
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$344.35
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$251.98 - $436.71
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