No, most Cambridge homeowners stay in their home during ceiling removal. We seal off the work area with plastic containment, run negative-air dust control, and complete most rooms in 1-2 days, so the rest of your house stays livable and clean.

• Exception — asbestos: Homes built before the mid-1980s may have chrysotile asbestos mixed into the popcorn texture. Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, suspect material must be tested before disturbance. We coordinate testing at cost ($300-$500, no markup). Removal itself isn't legally mandated, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings — but if a sample comes back positive, licensed abatement is required first, and you may need to vacate that area temporarily.
• Pricing: Unpainted ceilings run $4.50/sqft all-inclusive, latex-painted $6.50/sqft, oil-based $7.50/sqft — covering removal, 2 skim coats, primer, and 2 coats of paint. A typical 3-bedroom Cambridge home runs $2,000-$4,500.

Call (519) 729-7394 and we'll walk your home and confirm what to expect. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Cambridge service area · Google Reviews