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How long does ceiling removal take for a YDGF (Your Downtown Guelph Friends) home?

Most homes in the downtown Guelph area take 2–4 days from start to finish, depending on total ceiling square footage and the number of rooms involved. A typical 3-bedroom home runs $2,000–$4,500 total.

  • Day 1: Prep and protect floors/furniture, remove popcorn texture
  • Day 1–2: Two skim coats applied with drying time between coats
  • Day 2–3: Primer plus two coats of paint, final inspection

Since many Guelph homes were built before the mid-1980s, we always coordinate asbestos testing first ($300–$500, at cost, no markup) if the ceiling texture hasn't been tested. This is required under Ontario Regulation 278/05 before disturbing suspect material — removal itself isn't mandated by law, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings, but testing protects your family and adds 1–2 days for lab results before we start. We're $2M insured and WSIB covered, 500+ homes completed since 2019. Call (519) 729-7394 for an exact timeline on your home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Guelph service area · Google Reviews

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

Updated 2026-08-09

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