Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQ

Our typical ranges are $1.50–$2.75 per square foot of ceiling for scrape and prep, $3.00–$4.75 for scrape, skim coat and prime, $3.75–$5.75 for turnkey work with paint, and $3.00–$4.75 for a new knockdown or orange-peel texture. These are estimates. Your written quote is based on a walkthrough of your rooms.

Previously painted popcorn adds about 25% because it scrapes slower. Ceilings over 9 feet add about 15% for extra setup and reach, and vaulted or cathedral ceilings add about 30%. Water damage, loose drywall or cracked seams found under the texture can add repair work, which we explain before doing it.

No. Estimates are free and come in writing. We reply to requests quickly, usually the same day, then set up a walkthrough to measure and check ceiling condition. The written quote names the package, the price and the expected schedule. There's no obligation to book after you receive it.

Many projects have a minimum charge, especially a single small room like a bathroom, closet or hallway. Setup, plastic containment, cleanup and travel take time no matter how small the ceiling. Grouping a few rooms into one visit usually gives you better value per square foot than doing them one at a time.

A single bedroom is often scraped and skim coated in a day or two, with priming and paint after that. A whole 1,200 square foot ranch usually takes several working days. Each skim coat needs to dry before sanding, and painted popcorn or tall ceilings add time. Your quote includes a schedule.

Yes, most homeowners do. We work room by room inside sealed containment, so the rest of the house stays usable. You'll want to keep kids and pets out of the work area and plan around some noise. For a whole-house job, we'll talk through the order of rooms so you always have a place to sleep.

Please clear small items, decor, electronics and anything fragile. Take down curtains and wall hangings near the ceiling. Large furniture can be moved out of the room or grouped in the center, where we cover it with plastic. If something can't be moved, let us know and we'll work around it.

Covering popcorn with thin drywall is an option some homeowners consider, especially when testing shows asbestos and they want to avoid disturbing it. It adds weight, lowers the ceiling slightly and requires taping and finishing. We'll talk through whether it makes sense for your rooms, but scraping and skim coating is our usual approach.

It depends on the scope and location. Inside city limits, the City of Cheyenne Building Permits Division sets the rules. In unincorporated areas like the Ranchettes, South Greeley or Fox Farm-College, Laramie County Planning & Development handles permits. We'll confirm whether your project needs a permit before work is scheduled.

We work throughout Cheyenne and Laramie County, including Sun Valley, Western Hills, the Ranchettes, South Greeley, Fox Farm-College, Pine Bluffs and Burns. We also take projects in Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington and Fort Collins in Northern Colorado. If you're somewhere in between, send us a message and ask.

We reply to quote requests quickly, usually the same day, and schedule a walkthrough at a time that works for you. Start dates depend on our current schedule and on whether sample testing is needed first, since lab results take some time. Your written quote includes an expected start date.

Often it's worth considering. Popcorn texture makes a home look dated in listing photos, and buyers may worry about asbestos in older homes. Smooth ceilings photograph well and remove a question from inspections. Whether it pays off depends on your home and market, so talk to your real estate agent alongside your quote.