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Do Aberfoyle homes have asbestos in popcorn ceilings?

Yes, some Aberfoyle homes can have asbestos in their popcorn ceilings — chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture up until the mid-1980s, so any home built or textured before then is a candidate for testing. Aberfoyle's blend of older rural properties and newer Puslinch-area builds means ages vary widely, and a lab test is the only way to know for certain.

  • Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect ceiling material — removal itself is not legally mandated, and the Ontario Building Code does not regulate popcorn ceilings
  • We coordinate asbestos testing at cost: $300–$500, no markup
  • If clear, unpainted ceilings run $4.50/sqft all-inclusive (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats paint); latex-painted ceilings $6.50/sqft; oil-base painted ceilings $7.50/sqft
  • A typical 3-bedroom Aberfoyle home runs $2,000–$4,500 total

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Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019

Updated 2026-08-09

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