Canada banned asbestos-containing popcorn ceiling products in the 1970s-1980s, with Ontario following federal regulations closely. However, many homes built through the 1990s still contain asbestos in their popcorn ceilings due to existing inventory and legacy products.

In Ontario specifically, asbestos regulations tightened significantly by the mid-1980s. If your home was built before 1990, there's a reasonable chance your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos. This is why we always recommend testing before removal.

Our asbestos testing service costs $300–$500 at cost—no markup— so you know exactly what you're dealing with before proceeding.

Removal pricing (all-inclusive with finishing):

• Unpainted popcorn: $4.50/sqft
• Latex-painted: $6.50/sqft
• Oil-base painted: $7.50/sqft
• Typical 3-bedroom home: $2,000–$4,500

Since 2019, we've safely removed popcorn ceilings from 500+ Kitchener-Waterloo homes with full $2M insurance and WSIB coverage. Whether your ceiling has asbestos or not, we handle it properly.

Call us today: (519) 729-7394 KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews