Los Angeles prices, reviewed
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in Los Angeles
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Los Angeles costs $350–$1,200, with a typical job around $775. We quote a flat price upfront, before any work starts.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal prices, job by job
| The job | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Simple popcorn ceiling removalOne straightforward job with easy access. | $350 |
| Most popcorn ceiling removal jobsTypical time: 1–2 days per room. | around $775 |
| Bigger or trickier popcorn ceiling removalSeveral price drivers stacked on one visit. | up to $1,200 |
Every number in the table is the whole flat price for the job in Los Angeles. You approve it before we start, and it changes only if the job itself changes.
Long punch lists and projects with no fixed scope. Billed by the hour, so the total depends on how long it runs.
What the lower end buys
Tested clean, a single bedroom ceiling gets masked from floor to wall, wetted, scraped, skimmed flat, sanded, primed and repainted. Debris goes out in bags. One room at a time with clear access and nothing under it is the cheapest way to do this work.
What the higher end buys
Two or three connected rooms, a vaulted ceiling, or texture painted over years ago that refuses to wet through make the expensive version. Painted popcorn usually gets skim-coated flat instead of scraped, and that means more coats, more sanding and more days on site.
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Typical range for Popcorn Ceiling Removal: $350–$1,200. Your exact flat quote depends on the job, and you approve it first.
What moves your quote
A simple job with easy access lands near $350. When several of the factors below stack up, the quote moves toward $1,200. We look at your specifics, quote one flat price, and you approve it before we start. The quote is free.
- •Ceiling square footage
- •Scrape vs skim-coat
- •Asbestos testing (pre-1980 homes)
- •Repaint included
- •Rooms done in one booking
- •Furniture & floor protection
- •Water stains needing sealing
Biggest price driver
Asbestos testing comes first in any house built before 1980, and the result changes everything. A clean sample means we scrape and skim. A positive sample means we stop and tell you, because removing that material belongs to a licensed abatement crew rather than a handyman.
How to keep your popcorn ceiling removal cost down
Do the ceiling while the room is empty, between tenants or before furniture arrives, so nothing has to be moved or covered. Two rooms in one booking share the masking and the cleanup, which is most of the setup time.
Recent work in Los Angeles
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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 $1,200. 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 $1,200.
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 $1,200 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.
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.