Removing a popcorn ceiling with asbestos in the Kitchener-Waterloo area typically costs $4.50 to $7.50 per square foot all-inclusive, plus $300–$500 for testing — a typical 3-bedroom home runs $2,000–$4,500 total.

Chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture before the mid-1980s, so any home built before then should be tested before the ceiling is disturbed. Ontario Regulation 278/05 governs handling of asbestos-containing material and requires testing before disturbance — it does not mandate removal itself, and the Ontario Building Code does not specifically regulate popcorn ceilings. We coordinate asbestos testing at cost, with no markup, before any work begins.

• Unpainted ceiling: $4.50/sqft (removal + 2 skim coats + primer + 2 coats paint)
• Latex-painted ceiling: $6.50/sqft
• Oil-based painted ceiling: $7.50/sqft
• Asbestos testing: $300–$500

We've completed 500+ homes since 2019, fully insured to $2M and WSIB covered. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews