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How Much Does It Cost To Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture?

Typical range: $224-$378

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to remove popcorn ceiling texture starts at $0.75-$1.26 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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What you can expect
Range per square foot:$0.75$1.26
Range for this type of project:$224$378
Estimate: $301
Basic Labor for Popcorn Texture Removal
6
hours
$101$236
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Labor costs for thorough removal under standard conditions. This will start with a full assessment of the space. The layout will be planned, appropriate equipment acquired, materials transported, and all preparation, installation and cleanup carried out. The process involves scraping, removal, and disposal of popcorn texture, and smoothing the remaining surface. Service available only for asbestos-free textures.
Job Supplies for Popcorn Texture Removal
321
square feet
$37$43
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Related materials necessary for a flawless, smooth removal of popcorn ceiling and finish. These include fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Removal of Popcorn Texture Waste
300
square feet
$87$98
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Appropriate disposal of all related project debris, including old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Standard services
Basic Labor for Popcorn Texture Removal
$101 -$236
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6
hours
Labor costs for thorough removal under standard conditions. This will start with a full assessment of the space. The layout will be planned, appropriate equipment acquired, materials transported, and all preparation, installation and cleanup carried out. The process involves scraping, removal, and disposal of popcorn texture, and smoothing the remaining surface. Service available only for asbestos-free textures.
Job Supplies for Popcorn Texture Removal
$37 -$43
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321
square feet
Related materials necessary for a flawless, smooth removal of popcorn ceiling and finish. These include fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Removal of Popcorn Texture Waste
$87 -$98
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300
square feet
Appropriate disposal of all related project debris, including 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:
$224 - $378
Estimate:
$301
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YOUR ESTIMATE
$301

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$233 -$392
YOUR ESTIMATE

Remove popcorn ceiling texture: national average cost

The national average materials cost to remove popcorn ceiling texture 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 $1.04, coming in between $0.78 to $1.31. A typical 300 square foot project costs $312.55, with a range of $232.97 to $392.12. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to remove popcorn ceiling texture
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot$0.13
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$312.55
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot$232.97 - $392.12
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Scheduled for cash closing on nov 8. Need an estimate for removal of the popcorn ceiling and how long it will take to remove the popcorn ceiling. I want to do this before we start the rest of the remodel of the unit.