2026 Cost Guide · Updated August 2026
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in Los Angeles
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Los Angeles costs $350–$1200, with a typical job around $775. We quote a flat price upfront, before any work starts.
What affects the price
A handful of concrete things move the price, and the list below covers them. A simple job with easy access lands near $350; when several factors stack up, the quote moves toward $1200. Typical time for popcorn ceiling removal: 1–2 days per room.We look at your specifics, quote one flat price, and you approve it before we start. The quote is free, and it only changes if the job itself changes, never mid-work without your OK.
- •Ceiling square footage
- •Scrape vs skim-coat
- •Asbestos testing (pre-1980 homes)
- •Repaint included
Flat-rate vs hourly
Most popcorn ceiling removal jobs get one flat price per job, and you approve it before we start. Larger or open-ended work runs hourly at $85–$125/hour, the going rate in Los Angeles.
Other jobs you might need
Often booked alongside popcorn ceiling removal. Each has its own flat-rate guide.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal cost: FAQ
What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Los Angeles?
Most popcorn ceiling removal jobs run $350 to $1200. A typical job lands near $775. We quote one flat price upfront, so you know the cost before any work starts.
What makes popcorn ceiling removal cost more or less?
The biggest drivers are ceiling square footage, scrape vs skim-coat, asbestos testing (pre-1980 homes), and repaint included. A simple job with easy access sits near $350. When several of those stack up, we quote closer to $1200.
What does the popcorn ceiling removal price include?
Your flat quote covers the work itself: Mask & protect floors/walls, Scrape or skim-coat texture, and Smooth & sand finish. Labor and the visit are in the price, with no separate trip fee.
Which popcorn ceiling removal jobs does this price range cover?
We book these most often: Dated 70s/80s texture, Pre-sale modernizing, Stained / yellowed ceiling, and Patch after removal. All of them sit inside the $350 to $1200 range, and anything unusual gets its own flat quote once we see it.
Do you charge by the hour or a flat rate?
Popcorn Ceiling Removal is flat-priced per job, so there are no hourly surprises. Typical time: 1–2 days per room. For bigger open-ended projects we bill $85–$125/hour, in line with LA handyman rates.
Can I save by booking other jobs at the same time?
Often yes. Bundling two or three fixes into one visit gets you the best value per job, and popcorn ceiling removal pairs well with interior painting and drywall repair. Send us the whole list and we will quote it all together.