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By Eddie— Owner & Lead Technician

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in 1970s Ontario Homes: The Complete Guide (Everything You Need to Know Before You Start)

Published: June 3, 2026  |  Written by Eddie, Owner — KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting

If you own a home built in the 1970s anywhere in Ontario — whether it's a split-level in Kitchener, a brick bungalow in Cambridge, or a colonial in Burlington — there is a very good chance you are staring up at a bumpy, yellowed, acoustically-textured ceiling right now and wondering what it would cost, how long it would take, and whether that texture is hiding something dangerous. I've walked into over 500 homes across Waterloo Region and Southern Ontario since 2019, and I can tell you: almost every one of those questions deserves a longer, more careful answer than most people expect.

This guide is the single most complete resource on popcorn ceiling removal for 1970s Ontario homes that exists on the internet. It covers asbestos risk, Ontario regulations, real pricing with no hidden fees, what DIY actually costs when you factor everything in, and the neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood reality of what we find in ceilings across KW, Hamilton, Guelph, and beyond. Bookmark it. Share it with your realtor. Come back to it before you sign any contractor quote.

My name is Eddie. I'm the owner of KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting, and I'm personally on every single job we complete. I am not a call centre. I am not a franchise. When you call (519) 729-7394, you get me. And by the end of this guide, you'll know exactly what I know after 500+ jobs — so that no matter who you hire, you make the right decision for your home.

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Why 1970s Ontario Homes Are a Completely Different Beast

Let's start with context, because the decade matters enormously in this trade. The 1970s in Ontario was the golden era of popcorn ceilings — or acoustic texture, cottage cheese ceiling, stipple finish, call it what you want. Builders loved it for three reasons: it was cheap to apply, it hid imperfect drywall finishing, and it genuinely did absorb some sound in an era before open-concept layouts were common. Every subdivision that went up between roughly 1965 and 1985 used this stuff, and the peak application years were 1970–1979.

Here's what makes 1970s ceilings specifically tricky:

  • Asbestos was still in widespread use. In Canada, asbestos was not banned from building materials until 2018 — but the heaviest use in residential texture coatings was from the 1940s through the early 1980s. The 1970s is the single highest-risk decade for asbestos-containing popcorn texture in Ontario homes. If your home was built between 1970 and 1980, the probability that your ceiling texture contains chrysotile asbestos fibres is significant enough that testing is not optional — it is mandatory before any disturbance work begins.
  • Drywall finishing quality was inconsistent. Many 1970s homes used drywall that was taped and mudded to a "3-coat" standard, which was sufficient when the texture hid everything. Remove that texture and you often find tape joints that need re-floating, popped screws, and surface irregularities that require a skim coat before any finish painting. This is normal. It is part of the job. Any contractor who doesn't mention this in their quote is either inexperienced or not telling you the full picture.
  • The texture may have been painted — once, twice, or many times. Original unpainted popcorn is the easiest to remove. Once it's been coated with latex paint, it becomes significantly harder to wet-scrape because the paint film prevents water from penetrating the texture to soften it. Oil-based paint is harder still. On a 1970s home, you could be dealing with 40+ years of painting cycles, and identifying what's on there requires experience, not just a glance.
  • Ceiling heights and construction styles vary. 1970s Ontario builds include everything from 7'6" basement rec rooms to vaulted great rooms added in renovations. Cathedral ceilings, bulkheads, stippled soffits — all of these affect labour time and complexity.

For a deeper dive into the province-wide picture, visit our guides/popcorn ceiling removal ontario resource page, which covers everything from Ottawa to Windsor. But the information in this article is specifically calibrated for 1970s builds, which dominate the housing stock across Waterloo Region, Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford, and the surrounding communities we serve.


Asbestos in 1970s Ontario Popcorn Ceilings — What You Actually Need to Know

This is the section most homeowners want to skip because it sounds scary. Don't skip it. Understanding asbestos properly actually makes this whole process less stressful, not more — because once you know the facts, you can make calm, informed decisions instead of panicking at every contractor who mentions the word.

What Is Asbestos Doing in Popcorn Ceilings?

Asbestos was added to acoustic texture products as a binder and fire retardant. It made the texture more durable, helped it adhere better, and provided acoustic dampening. It was genuinely useful, which is why it was used so widely. The fibres most commonly found in Ontario residential ceiling textures are chrysotile (white asbestos), which was mined extensively in Quebec and used in virtually every building product category until the late 1970s when awareness of its health risks began to change industry practices.

The critical thing to understand: intact, undisturbed asbestos in ceiling texture is not immediately dangerous. The health risk — mesothelioma and other lung diseases — comes from inhaling airborne asbestos fibres. As long as the ceiling is in good condition and nobody is scraping, sanding, or drilling into it, the risk is minimal. The danger begins the moment you disturb it without proper containment and removal protocols.

Ontario Regulation 278/05 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act governs all asbestos work in Ontario. This regulation applies to workers — but it has direct implications for homeowners too, because any contractor you hire is legally required to comply with it, and any work done on your home that disturbs suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) without proper assessment and controls can expose you to significant liability, especially if you're a landlord.

Under Reg 278/05, before any work begins on a building built before 1980 (which includes all 1970s homes), a designated substance survey or asbestos assessment should be conducted. For residential owner-occupied homes, the regulation technically applies to workers rather than homeowners themselves — but any professional contractor worth hiring will require testing before removal work on a pre-1980 ceiling. If they don't, walk away.

For full regulatory detail, see our dedicated page: guides/asbestos popcorn ceiling ontario.

Testing: How It Works, What It Costs

Asbestos testing for a residential popcorn ceiling involves taking a bulk material sample — typically a small scraping of ceiling texture collected into a sealed container — and sending it to an accredited laboratory for analysis. The lab uses polarized light microscopy (PLM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to identify asbestos fibres and their concentration.

I offer asbestos testing at cost — $300–$500 with zero markup — because I believe it should be a service, not a profit centre. That range reflects the cost of professional sample collection by a qualified person, lab fees, and the written report you'll receive. Testing typically takes 5–10 business days for standard turnaround, or 24–48 hours if you pay for rush processing.

Three possible outcomes from testing:

  1. No asbestos detected. Proceed with standard removal. This is the most common result for homes built after 1978 and for homes that had their original texture replaced during a 1980s or 1990s renovation.
  2. Asbestos present at less than 0.5% concentration. Under Ontario guidelines, this is still considered an asbestos-containing material and requires Type 1 or Type 2 work controls, depending on the scope. Standard residential removal with proper wet-method scraping, full containment, and licensed waste disposal is typically sufficient.
  3. Asbestos present at 0.5% or greater. This triggers Type 3 (friable ACM) controls: full enclosure, HEPA negative air pressure, full PPE, and disposal by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. This is a different scope and cost than standard removal, and I will be honest with you about that upfront.

In my 500+ KW-area jobs, I'd estimate roughly 20–30% of 1970s homes test positive for some level of asbestos in their ceiling texture. It is common. It is manageable. It is not a disaster. But it does change the process, and you need to know about it before a scraper touches your ceiling.


Step-by-Step: How Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal Works

Here is exactly what happens when you hire me for a standard job on a 1970s Ontario home. I'm walking you through this because informed clients make the whole process smoother, and because you deserve to know what you're paying for.

Step 1: In-Person Assessment (Free)

I come to your home, look at every ceiling you want removed, and give you an honest scope assessment. I check: construction date, texture condition, paint history (is it painted or unpainted?), ceiling height, obstacles (pot lights, fans, beams), and any visible water damage or staining that could complicate removal. If the home was built before 1980, I recommend testing at this stage. I give you a written quote before I leave.

Step 2: Asbestos Testing (If Applicable)

If testing is recommended, samples are collected and submitted. We schedule the removal job for after results are returned. This adds 5–10 business days but eliminates all uncertainty. You get a copy of the lab report. Always.

Step 3: Job Day Preparation

Before any scraping begins, full room preparation is completed. This means:

  • All furniture moved to the centre of the room or removed entirely (we recommend removing fragile items)
  • Floors covered with heavy-duty plastic sheeting and taped at the perimeter
  • Walls covered with plastic to protect paint from moisture and debris
  • Light fixtures and ceiling fans masked or removed (pot lights are masked in place; fans should be removed prior to our arrival if possible)
  • Doorways sealed with plastic sheeting to prevent dust migration to adjacent rooms
  • HVAC vents covered to prevent dust infiltration into the ductwork

Step 4: Wetting and Scraping

We use a pump garden sprayer to apply a fine mist of water to sections of ceiling, allowing the moisture to penetrate the texture and soften it. The wet-scrape method is far cleaner and more effective than dry scraping. For unpainted ceilings, this works beautifully — the texture comes off in sheets. For latex-painted ceilings, we use a scoring tool first to break the paint film and allow water penetration. For oil-based painted ceilings, we use a combination of mechanical scoring, longer dwell time, and sometimes a light bonding solution. Each ceiling type requires a different approach, which is why pricing differs.

Wide-blade scrapers (6"–10") are used to pull the texture down cleanly. All material falls directly onto the plastic sheeting below. The goal is a clean substrate with minimal gouging into the drywall face paper — experienced hands make a real difference here, because gouged drywall means more skim coat work, which means more time and cost.

Step 5: Skim Coat and Surface Repair

After scraping, the ceiling almost always requires some level of surface work. On a clean, post-1980 ceiling this might be minimal — a light skim coat to level out any minor imperfections. On a 1970s ceiling, expect: re-floating tape joints that were previously hidden, filling screw dimples that have popped over 40–50 years of seasonal movement, and potentially patching areas where the drywall face paper was slightly damaged. We apply a full skim coat — sometimes two coats with sanding between — to produce a flat, paint-ready surface.

This step is what separates a quality job from a mediocre one. A ceiling that's been properly skimmed looks like it was never textured in the first place. A ceiling that was rushed looks worse than the popcorn did.

Step 6: Priming and Painting

All completed ceilings receive a PVA primer coat (critical on fresh skim coat — skip this step and your finish paint will flash and look uneven) followed by two finish coats of ceiling white. We use flat ceiling paint for maximum light diffusion and a clean, modern look. The difference between a freshly painted smooth ceiling and an old popcorn ceiling is remarkable — every single client comments on how much brighter and taller the room feels.

Step 7: Cleanup and Final Walkthrough

All plastic sheeting is carefully bundled and removed. Waste material is bagged and disposed of according to Ontario regulations — for non-ACM waste, this goes to an approved construction waste facility; for ACM-containing material, disposal follows licensed abatement waste protocols. The room is vacuumed and cleaned. I personally do a final walkthrough with you before I collect any final payment. If you're not satisfied, we fix it before we leave.


Pricing Breakdown — What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Ontario

Pricing transparency is something I take seriously. For full detail on how Ontario contractors price this work, see our dedicated page: how much does popcorn ceiling removal cost ontario. Here are our exact rates, all-inclusive:

Ceiling Type Price per Square Foot What's Included
Unpainted Popcorn $4.50/sqft Removal, skim coat, prime, 2 coats ceiling white, cleanup, waste disposal
Latex-Painted Popcorn $6.50/sqft Scoring, removal, skim coat, prime, 2 coats ceiling white, cleanup, waste disposal
Oil-Based Painted Popcorn $7.50/sqft Extended prep, scoring, removal, skim coat, prime, 2 coats ceiling white, cleanup, waste disposal
Asbestos Testing $300–$500 (at cost) Professional sample collection, accredited lab analysis, written report

Typical all-in range for a 3-bedroom Ontario home: $2,000–$4,500. The wide range reflects the difference between a smaller 1,100 sqft bungalow with unpainted ceilings versus a larger 1,800 sqft two-storey with latex-painted ceilings throughout. I will give you an exact number after the in-person assessment — not a range, an actual price.

There are no surprise line items. No "travel fee." No "fuel surcharge." No "equipment fee." The price in the quote is the price on the invoice. I've built my business on that principle across 500+ jobs since 2019, and I'm not about to change it now.

To understand what affects pricing and how to evaluate any quote you receive, visit: guides/hiring popcorn ceiling contractor ontario.


Room-by-Room Cost Scenarios — Real Numbers for Ontario Homes

Room / Scenario Approx. Ceiling Area Ceiling Condition Estimated Cost
Master bedroom, standard build 180 sqft Unpainted ~$810
Living/dining combo, 1970s bungalow 320 sqft Latex painted (1 coat) ~$2,080
Full main floor, 3BR bungalow 900 sqft Unpainted ~$4,050
Basement rec room, finished 1970s 420 sqft Oil-based painted (multiple coats) ~$3,150
Full home, 1,500 sqft two-storey 1,500 sqft Mixed (latex + unpainted) ~$7,500–$9,000
Condo unit, downtown Waterloo 680 sqft Unpainted ~$3,060

These are illustrative estimates based on our standard rates. Your actual quote will reflect your specific ceiling conditions, access complexity, and the presence or absence of obstacles. The numbers above assume smooth, uncomplicated drywall underneath and no asbestos abatement requirements.


DIY vs. Professional Removal — An Honest Comparison

I'm not going to tell you that DIY is impossible. It isn't. People do it. But after 500+ professional jobs, I've also been called in to fix DIY attempts more times than I can count — and the "savings" usually disappear pretty quickly when you add everything up. Here's an honest breakdown:

What DIY Actually Costs

  • Plastic sheeting, tape, drop cloths: $80–$50 (you need more than you think)
  • Pump sprayer: $30–$60
  • Scrapers, scoring tools: $40–$80
  • Joint compound for skim coat: $60–$20 (skim coating an entire ceiling is a skill — expect to buy more compound than estimated)
  • PVA primer, ceiling paint, rollers, trays: $00–$200
  • Sanding supplies, N95 respirators, safety glasses: $50–$80
  • Asbestos test (if required): $300–$500
  • Waste disposal (you can't just put this in your blue bin): $80–$200
  • Your time: A single bedroom ceiling done properly — including skim coat, sanding, priming, and two finish coats — is a full weekend for an experienced DIYer. For a first-timer, budget two weekends. For a full main floor, multiply accordingly.

Total DIY cost for a 3-bedroom home: easily $800–];,500 in materials alone, plus 4–8 weekends of your time, plus the very real risk that your skim coat will look terrible until it's completely repainted.

The biggest hidden cost of DIY on a 1970s home is the skim coat. Scraping the popcorn is actually the easy part. Getting a flat, properly feathered, sanded-smooth ceiling is a genuine trade skill. I've watched homeowners produce a ceiling that looks worse than the popcorn did — and then call me to re-do it. That costs more than if they'd hired out from the start, because now I'm repairing someone else's work.

When DIY Makes Sense

If your home was built after 1985, you have good evidence that the texture contains no asbestos, you have a single small room with unpainted ceilings, you're handy with drywall, and you genuinely enjoy this kind of work — DIY is a reasonable choice. If any of those conditions don't apply, particularly the asbestos question on a 1970s home, professional removal is the right call.

For more on evaluating this decision, see our guides/popcorn ceiling removal ontario page, which has a detailed decision framework.


Ontario Regulations Every Homeowner Must Understand

Ontario Regulation 278/05 — Asbestos on Construction Projects

This is the governing regulation for all asbestos-related work on construction projects in Ontario, including residential renovations. Key requirements that affect you as a homeowner hiring a contractor:

  • Any worker on a pre-1980 building must be made aware of suspected or confirmed asbestos-containing materials before beginning work.
  • Type 3 asbestos work (friable ACM removal, which includes popcorn ceiling removal when asbestos content is confirmed) requires a two-day advance written notice to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
  • All asbestos work must be performed by workers trained under the regulation. Type 1 and 2 work requires O. Reg. 278/05 awareness training; Type 3 requires full abatement worker certification.

WSIB Coverage — Why It Matters to You

WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) coverage is mandatory for workers in Ontario's construction sector. As a homeowner, if a worker is injured on your property and the contractor does not have WSIB coverage, you can be held personally liable for that worker's medical costs and lost wages. This is not theoretical. It happens.

KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting carries full WSIB coverage and $2M commercial general liability insurance. Ask any contractor you're considering for their WSIB clearance certificate and insurance certificate before signing anything. If they can't produce both, don't hire them.

Landlord and Condo Rules

If you're a landlord planning ceiling removal in a tenant-occupied unit, Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act requires you to provide proper notice before entering the unit for renovation work (typically 24 hours written notice for non-emergency maintenance). For work that displaces tenants temporarily, additional notification requirements may apply.

For condo owners, your condo corporation's bylaws and the declaration almost certainly require you to notify the condo board before performing any ceiling work, particularly work involving water (the wet-scrape method) or ceiling openings. Some condos require a licensed contractor and proof of insurance before any work begins. Check your condo documents before booking anything.

To understand your obligations fully, see our dedicated guide: guides/hiring popcorn ceiling contractor ontario.


Neighbourhood Spotlight: What We Find in KW & Area Homes

After 500+ jobs across Waterloo Region and Southern Ontario, I know the streets. Here's what the 1970s housing stock actually looks like in the communities we serve, and what homeowners typically encounter.

Kitchener

The Beechwood, Forest Heights, and Pioneer Park neighbourhoods of Kitchener are dense with 1970s builds — primarily brick bungalows and raised ranches built between 1968 and 1982. These homes almost universally have original popcorn ceilings in the main living areas and bedrooms, with stipple texture in the basements. Roughly half the homes we've visited in Forest Heights have painted ceilings (usually a single coat of builder's flat white applied sometime in the 1990s), which pushes them into the $6.50/sqft category. For Kitchener popcorn ceiling removal, we've completed dozens of jobs in these specific neighbourhoods and know exactly what to expect.

Waterloo

Lakeshore Village, Westvale, and the older parts of Eastbridge have significant 1970s stock. Columbia Street corridor condos and townhouses often have stippled ceilings too, and condo work requires extra care with neighbour notification and building management. The University Avenue corridor has both vintage single-family homes and converted rental properties where ceilings have been painted repeatedly — oil-based ceilings are more common in rental stock than in owner-occupied homes. For Waterloo popcorn ceiling removal, we're familiar with the building management requirements at many of the major condo corporations.

Cambridge

The Preston and Hespeler areas of Cambridge have substantial 1960s and 1970s stock, including some homes that retain their original, never-painted popcorn ceilings — the easiest and most cost-effective removal scenario. Galt's older residential streets have 1940s–1960s plaster ceilings that were sometimes textured later, which is a completely different removal process. Always identify whether you have drywall or plaster underneath before any work begins. For Cambridge popcorn ceiling removal, we assess every ceiling individually and never assume.

Guelph

The Stone Road / Kortright area of Guelph has strong 1970s and early 1980s inventory. University-area rental properties are common clients — landlords preparing units for sale or attracting higher-quality long-term tenants. Guelph buyers are sophisticated and increasingly expect smooth ceilings; the resale value argument is particularly strong in this market. See our page on guides/popcorn ceiling resale value ontario for the data on what smooth ceilings do to your listing price. For Guelph popcorn ceiling removal, we make the drive regularly.

Brantford

Brantford's North End and Brier Park neighbourhoods are almost entirely 1970s–1980s construction. These homes tend to have excellent original bones — solid brick, good lot sizes — and are being renovated extensively by a new generation of owners who bought as prices were more accessible than KW. Popcorn removal is almost always one of the first projects. For Brantford popcorn ceiling removal, we cover the full area.

Woodstock

Woodstock has a mix of 1960s bungalows and 1970s two-storeys in the Dundas Street and Pittock area. Smaller city, but the renovation market is active. For Woodstock popcorn ceiling removal, we include Woodstock in our regular service area without travel premiums.

Hamilton

Hamilton's mountain neighbourhoods — Ancaster, Meadowlands, Brampton–Dundas corridor — have enormous quantities of 1970s housing stock in excellent condition. The lower city has older stock (1940s–1960s) where plaster stipple is common. For Hamilton popcorn ceiling removal, we distinguish carefully between drywall and plaster scenarios in every assessment.

Burlington, Milton, and Oakville

These communities have substantial 1970s–1980s housing stock alongside newer builds. Burlington's Aldershot and Mountainside neighbourhoods, Milton's older downtown core, and Oakville's Bronte and Kerr Village areas all have significant pre-1985 inventory. These tend to be higher-value homes where the resale value argument for smooth ceilings is strongest — a $5,000 ceiling job can add $5,000–$25,000 in perceived value to an Oakville home. For Burlington popcorn ceiling removal, Milton popcorn ceiling removal, and Oakville popcorn ceiling removal, we bring the same quality and same all-inclusive pricing as every job we complete.

Wondering why a local operator matters more than a large regional company? Read our explanation at why local kitchener waterloo — the short version is accountability: when the owner is on every job, every job gets done right.


Project Timeline: What to Expect, Day by Day

One of the most common questions I get is: "How long will we be displaced from the room?" Here's an honest, realistic timeline for different project sizes.

Single Room (Bedroom or Den): 1 Day

  • Morning: Furniture moved, room fully prepped and masked, scraping complete by midday
  • Afternoon: First skim coat applied, allowed to dry
  • Following morning (Day 2): Light sand, second skim coat if needed, PVA primer
  • Day 2 afternoon: Two coats of ceiling white, cleanup, walkthrough

A single bedroom is realistically a 1.5–2 day process if you want it done properly with adequate drying time between coats. Anyone promising a same-day complete job including painting is cutting corners on drying time.

Full Main Floor (Living, Dining, Kitchen, Hallway): 3–4 Days

  • Day 1: Full prep and all scraping completed
  • Day 2: All skim coating completed across all surfaces
  • Day 3: Sanding, PVA prime throughout
  • Day 4: Two finish coats, cleanup, final walkthrough

Full House (All Ceilings, 3BR Bungalow): 5–7 Days

This depends heavily on the number of rooms, ceiling heights, complexity of obstacles, and drying conditions (humidity matters — in Ontario winters, interior humidity can be very low, which actually speeds drying). A typical 3-bedroom bungalow with main floor and bedroom ceilings runs 5 business days from start to final walkthrough.

If Asbestos Testing Is Required

Add 5–10 business days from the assessment date for standard testing turnaround. Rush testing (24–48 hours) is available at higher lab cost. We schedule your job provisionally and confirm the start date once results are received. If the test comes back positive for ACM at elevated concentration, we discuss abatement options before rescheduling — there is no pressure and no rush.


The Resale Value Case for Removing Popcorn Ceilings in Ontario

I'm often asked whether ceiling removal is worth the investment when selling. In the current Ontario real estate market — where buyers are more discerning than ever and HGTV-informed expectations are near-universal — popcorn ceilings are a genuine liability on a listing. They signal "dated," "unmaintained," and "potential asbestos" to buyers, even when none of those things are actually true.

Realtors working in KW, Hamilton, and the GTA Western suburbs consistently report that homes with smooth ceilings show better, photograph better, and tend to receive fewer conditional offers on price reductions for "cosmetic updates." For a detailed breakdown of the ROI argument, see: guides/popcorn ceiling resale value ontario.

The headline: in a $700,000 home, spending $3,500 on ceiling removal that buyers would otherwise factor as a $5,000–$20,000 discount or negotiating point is among the highest-return pre-listing investments you can make. I've had realtors specifically call me before listing appointments to get a quote they can put in front of the seller as part of their pricing strategy conversation.


What Happens After: Maintaining Your New Smooth Ceiling

Once your ceilings are smooth, painted, and looking like they belong in a 2026 home rather than a 1974 one, here's how to keep them that way:

  • Touch-up paint: We always leave you with the remaining ceiling paint, labelled, so you can spot-touch if needed. Flat ceiling white marks easily and requires a light touch for touch-ups.
  • Moisture management: The number one enemy of a smooth skim-coated ceiling is moisture. Fix any roof leaks, plumbing leaks, or bathroom exhaust fan deficiencies before they create water stains. Water damage on a smooth ceiling is more visible than it was on the textured surface.
  • Repainting: A smooth ceiling needs a fresh coat every 8–12 years under normal conditions. This is a straightforward painting job — far easier than dealing with textured ceiling again.
  • Avoid screws and anchors: If you're installing new light fixtures or ceiling fans, use the existing electrical boxes. Avoid new screw penetrations in the skim-coated surface unless necessary.

Ready to Get a Quote? Here's How to Reach Eddie

You've read this entire guide. You know more about 1970s Ontario popcorn ceiling removal than most contractors do. Now let me put that knowledge to work for your home.

I serve Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Woodstock, Hamilton, Burlington, Milton, and Oakville — personally, on every job, with no subcontracting, no surprise fees, and no shortcuts on asbestos safety. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting has completed 500+ homes since 2019, we carry $2M commercial liability insurance and full WSIB coverage, and every quote is all-inclusive.

The process is simple:

  1. Call or text me at (519) 729-7394
  2. I'll schedule a free in-person assessment at your home
  3. You'll receive a written, all-inclusive quote before I leave
  4. If testing is needed, we handle it at cost with zero markup
  5. Your ceilings get done right, on time, at the price I quoted

There's no hard sell. No pressure. If you're not ready to book, the quote is yours to keep and compare. I've built this business on the principle that homeowners who feel respected and informed hire us — and then send their neighbours to us too. That's how a small owner-operated company completes 500+ jobs.

Call or text Eddie today: (519) 729-7394

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Eddie — Owner, KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting

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