Popcorn Ceiling Removal in West Palm Beach, FL
Dust-free acoustic texture removal and smooth, paint-ready ceilings for West Palm Beach homes and condos — serving all of Palm Beach County, with an asbestos test before we touch a thing.
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Dust-Free Acoustic Texture Removal & Smooth Level 5 Ceilings
Popcorn ceiling removal is all we do — no drywall jobs on the side, no painting crews moonlighting on ceilings. From Flagler Drive condos and Flamingo Park bungalows to Jupiter ranch homes, we seal the room, test for asbestos, scrape the acoustic texture, and leave a smooth Level 5 ceiling ready for paint.
Popcorn ceiling removal in West Palm Beach doesn't have to mean dust in every room or a week of chaos. Our crews work the way a ceiling specialist should: we test the texture first, seal off the work area with plastic, scrape with dust control, then skim coat, sand and prime until the ceiling is flat and paint-ready. Most single rooms are done in one to two days, and you can stay home while we work. We serve homeowners, condo owners and landlords in West Palm Beach first — and across Palm Beach County from Jupiter to Boca Raton — and every quote is written, itemized and free.
What's Included
Floor & wall protection
Floors, walls and fixtures covered before work starts.
Plastic containment
Rooms sealed off so dust stays where we're working.
Asbestos test
Sample sent to an accredited lab before any scraping.
Scrape
Texture removed down to the drywall.
Skim coat
Joints and dings filled, surface skimmed flat.
Prime
Sealed so paint goes on even.
Paint
Flat ceiling white, or your color.
HEPA cleanup
We leave the room cleaner than we found it.
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in West Palm Beach?
Real ranges, published. Your exact price depends on square footage, ceiling height, whether the texture has been painted, and the finish you choose.
Full 2026 cost guide + calculator| Finish | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Scrape only | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Scrape + skim + prime | $3.00–$4.50 |
| Scrape + skim + paint | $3.75–$5.50 |
| Knockdown texture | $3.00–$4.75 |
Local Asbestos Testing & Regulations for Palm Beach County Homes
You can't tell by looking. Much of West Palm Beach's housing stock went up before 1980 — the mid-century homes in Flamingo Park, Grandview Heights, Northwood and Palm Beach Lakes among them — and textured ceilings from that era can contain asbestos. Homes remodeled later can still have older material underneath.
Before any scraping we take a small sample, send it to an accredited lab, and walk you through the result. For condos and multi-unit buildings, Florida DEP asbestos rules can require a survey before renovation work; in a single-family home the test is our standard, not just a formality. If a sample comes back positive, we refer you to a licensed abatement contractor instead of scraping.
How asbestos testing works →Our 5-Step Process
See the full process →- 1
Free quote & asbestos test
We measure, sample, and price it in writing.
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Protect & contain
Floors covered, walls taped, room sealed.
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Scrape
Texture removed with dust control.
- 4
Skim & sand
Repairs, skim coat, smooth sand.
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Prime, paint & clean
Painted ceiling, HEPA cleanup, walkthrough.
Choose Your Finish: Smooth, Knockdown or Painted
West Palm Beach Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
We're based in West Palm Beach and work in every part of the city — zip codes 33401, 33405, 33407, 33409, 33411 and 33417 — from the historic districts south of downtown to the gated communities west of the Turnpike.
Downtown West Palm Beach, Flamingo Park & El Cid
The 1920s–1970s homes in Flamingo Park, El Cid, Grandview Heights, Northwood and the blocks around The Square (CityPlace) are where we see the most original popcorn texture — and the most pre-1980 material. Every one of these jobs starts with a lab test, and we protect original hardwood floors and plaster walls before the first scrape.
Palm Beach Lakes, Bear Lakes & Ibis
The 1970s–1990s single-family homes and townhomes around Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Bear Lakes, Ibis, Baywinds and the communities off Okeechobee Boulevard usually have unpainted texture on 8–10 ft ceilings — the fastest, most affordable removals we do. Vaulted great rooms and painted-over texture are priced up front.
Flagler Drive High-Rise Condominiums & HOA Approvals
For the towers along Flagler Drive and the downtown condos we handle the building paperwork: certificate of insurance to management, elevator padding and hallway protection, and work kept inside the building's permitted hours (typically 8 AM–5 PM, weekdays). See how condo & HOA jobs work →
Built for South Florida humidity
Humidity in West Palm Beach slows the drying of joint compound and primer, so we schedule skim coats and sanding around real cure times instead of rushing a coat that will crack or flash later. We also seal the room with plastic containment and run HEPA filtration while scraping, so wet texture and dust never reach your air handler or ductwork — important in a home where the AC runs most of the year.
Areas We Serve
Based in West Palm Beach, working across all of Palm Beach County.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Palm Beach Ceiling Removal
All FAQs →How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost?
Most Palm Beach County homeowners pay $3.75–$5.50 per square foot for a scraped, skim-coated and painted ceiling, or $1.50–$2.50 for scrape-only. Ceiling height and painted-over texture change the price. See the cost guide for room and whole-home prices.
Does my popcorn ceiling have asbestos?
Only a lab test can tell. We sample before any scraping and explain the result.
How long does it take?
A typical bedroom takes one to two days: scraping and skim coat on day one, sanding, primer and paint on day two. A 1,500 sq ft home usually takes three to five working days, depending on the finish and drying time.
Is it messy? Do I need to move out?
Scraping is messy, which is why we seal each work area with plastic, cover floors and furniture, and finish with a HEPA vacuum cleanup. You don't need to move out; you just can't use the rooms we're working in that day.
Can you remove a popcorn ceiling that's been painted?
Yes. Paint seals the texture, so it takes more water and more scraping to remove. Expect painted popcorn to run about 25% more than unpainted texture.
Do you work in condos?
Yes. We work with your association on approval, provide a certificate of insurance, protect elevators and hallways, and keep to the building's permitted work hours.
Does South Florida humidity affect popcorn ceiling removal?
Yes. Humidity slows the drying of joint compound and primer, so we allow real cure time between the skim coat, sanding and paint instead of rushing. A sealed, HEPA-filtered work area also keeps wet texture and dust out of your air handler and ducts.
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