Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Homestead, FL

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Homestead, FL

If you are ready to get rid of a popcorn ceiling, GXG Remodeling removes the texture, repairs the drywall underneath and finishes the ceiling smooth or lightly textured, ready for paint or painted by us. We work for homeowners in Homestead, Florida City, Cutler Bay, Leisure City, Naranja, Palmetto Bay, Kendall and nearby South Miami-Dade, one room or the whole house.

This page is about hiring us: what the job includes, how it runs, and what to ask before you sign. For the long cost and process explainer, read our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide. For stains, sags and cracks, see ceiling repair.

What Is Included in a Popcorn Ceiling Removal Job

• Asbestos testing stepSampling by an accredited professional before anything is scraped, when the texture is old or unknown.
• ProtectionFloors sheeted, furniture moved or covered, vents, detectors and switches covered.
• Scraping and patchingTexture removed, then seams and gouges skim coated and sanded.
• FinishPrimed and finished smooth or with a light texture, plus interior painting if you want it done together.
• CleanupDebris and plastic removed at the end of the job.

How a Job Runs, Day by Day

Exact timing depends on size and conditions, so treat this as the typical order, not a promise. The blog guide estimates a few hours to half a day for an average room and one to three days for a whole house.

• Before day oneFree in-home estimate, written scope, and the testing step if the texture is old or unknown. Results come back before any scraping starts.
• Day oneProtect the space, then wet and scrape the texture in sections.
• NextPatch and skim coat, then sand. Joint compound and primer dry slowly in humid South Florida weather, so extra time between coats is normal.
• Final stagePrime, finish, and a walkthrough with you before the job is closed out.

Asbestos Testing, and What Happens If It Is Positive

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says asbestos may be present in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints, and the EPA says you cannot tell by looking. The EPA recommends testing when the material is damaged or a renovation will disturb it, with samples taken by an accredited professional, and says material in good condition that will not be disturbed should be left alone. Home age is a reason to test, not proof either way. We wait for written results before scraping.

If the ceiling tests positive, we stop. GXG does not do asbestos abatement; that goes to a licensed abatement professional, who also advises what method is allowed. Once the ceiling is cleared or covered as they direct, we can handle the finishing and paint. Ask your abatement professional and your building department about notification rules, especially in a condo or multi-unit building.

Dust and Furniture Protection

Wet scraping reduces airborne dust but no method is dust free, and sanding always makes fine dust. We cover floors, move or wrap furniture, and turn the AC off while scraping so debris does not pull into the ducts. Covered vents can make a room warmer for a day, so plan around it. Expect some cleanup in the days after, and ask any contractor exactly how they contain dust.

Scrape, Skim Coat or New Drywall

• ScrapeBest for unpainted texture on sound drywall. Usually the lowest cost and keeps the ceiling height.
• Skim coatA thin layer of compound for painted-over or rough surfaces. More labor and drying time.
• New drywall over the old ceilingAvoids disturbing the texture but adds thickness, so lights, vents and trim need adjusting. See drywall repair and installation and our drywall repair cost guide.

Finish Options and Paint

Most homeowners choose smooth, the cleanest look and the easiest to touch up. A light knockdown or orange peel texture hides small flaws better than dead-flat drywall. Even a good smooth ceiling can show old seams under light from a window, and a skim coat reduces that. We will tell you what your ceiling can realistically support before you choose.

Recessed Lights, Fan Boxes and Vaulted Ceilings

With the ceiling open for patching, it is a practical time to add recessed lights, but wiring should be done by a licensed electrician and generally needs a permit, so it is quoted separately. Fans and fixtures are removed or fully covered. Fan boxes and anything heavy should be checked by the electrician. Vaulted and two-story ceilings take longer because of scaffolding or lift equipment, and that is priced into the estimate.

Small Room or Whole House

A single room is a fair starting point if you want to see the result first. Doing the whole house at once usually makes more sense, since one setup, one set of finishing coats and one color match avoids a visible line between old and new ceilings.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in Homestead, FL

These ranges are general industry ballparks, shown for education only, not a GXG quote. Every project is custom, so your real price comes from a free estimate.

These are estimates, not a quote, and prices vary with materials, the season and the scope of the work. What moves the price: square footage, ceiling height, painted-over texture, patching, hidden water damage, recessed lights, testing or abatement, and condo or HOA rules. Full breakdown in our cost guide.

When Scraping Is the Wrong Move

• The texture is untestedTest first, do not scrape to find out.
• It tested positiveLicensed abatement decides the next step.
• It is painted overWater may not soak in, so a skim coat or new drywall can make more sense.
• You see stains or dark growth after a test patch: find the source first, and see water damage repair.
• The ceiling is in good condition and you plan no work: the EPA says leaving it alone is generally best.

Questions to Ask Any Contractor

• Is asbestos testing required before you start, and who takes the sample?
• What happens if the test is positive?
• Is the ceiling scraped, skim coated or covered, and why?
• Are primer, paint, patching and cleanup included and itemized?
• How do you protect floors and contain dust?
• How are painted-over ceilings and extra patching priced?
• Is the electrician separate for lights? Do you pull permits when needed? Check any Florida contractor license free at myfloridalicense.com.
• Is final payment due after the walkthrough?

Areas We Serve

We take popcorn ceiling jobs across South Miami-Dade, including Cutler Bay, Florida City, Leisure City, Naranja, Palmetto Bay and West Kendall. See the full list of cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Call (786) 724-5571 or request a free estimate to get started.