Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Calculator
Enter your ceiling square footage and finish to get an instant Tampa removal estimate — scrape only, smooth skim coat, or cover with new drywall.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Calculator
Tampa estimate — adjust the numbers to your room.
Ceiling area
Ceiling area ≈ room length × width. One bedroom ≈ 150 sq ft; a whole 3/2 home ≈ 1,500–2,000 sq ft.
Finish
300 sq ft · Scrape + smooth skim coat · prime & paint
⚠️ Homes built before the 1980s: test for asbestos before any scraping.
- Dust-controlled wet removal
- Drywall repaired underneath
- Fully insured Tampa crew
Estimate only — your exact price depends on ceiling height, texture thickness, access, and the condition of the drywall underneath. We give free written quotes.
What affects popcorn ceiling removal cost in Tampa
The biggest driver — more area means more scraping, skim-coating, and finishing time.
A bare scrape is cheapest; a smooth skim-coat, paint-ready finish costs more but is what most homeowners want.
Painted popcorn won't wet-scrape easily, so it's messier and slower to remove — and costs more.
Older ceilings must be tested first. A positive result means licensed abatement, a separate specialized cost.
Gouges, cracks, and bad seams revealed underneath need repair before the smooth finish goes on.
Vaulted and two-story ceilings need more setup and reach, adding labor.
Important: if your home was built before the 1980s, have the ceiling tested for asbestos before any scraping begins.
Ready to ditch the popcorn ceilings?
Text us your ceiling size and we'll send a written quote — dust-controlled removal, drywall repaired underneath, smooth finish. Fully insured, same-week scheduling across Tampa Bay.