Removing popcorn ceilings with asbestos in Kitchener-Waterloo typically costs $4.50 to $7.50 per square foot all-inclusive, plus $300–$500 for asbestos testing — for a typical 3-bedroom home, total project costs usually run $2,000–$4,500 depending on ceiling condition and whether it's been painted.

• Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats of paint, all-inclusive)
• Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
• Oil-base painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive
• Asbestos testing: $300–$500, billed at cost with no markup

Homes built before the mid-1980s commonly used chrysotile asbestos in ceiling texture, so testing is the right first step before any disturbance. Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't mandated by law — the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings. We coordinate asbestos testing at cost through certified labs; if asbestos is confirmed, we'll walk you through safe next steps. With 500+ homes completed since 2019, $2M insurance, and WSIB coverage, we handle the process safely from start to finish. Call us at (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Waterloo service area · Google Reviews