WHAT A CLEAN JOB LOOKS LIKE

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Services That Don’t Wreck Your House

Popcorn removal is messy. Wet texture falls everywhere, and a careless crew can leave you with stained carpet, dust in your vents and gouges in your drywall. Here’s exactly what a professional removal service should include — and how we make sure you get it.

Written estimate · Floors and furniture protected · Asbestos test first

Room prepped for popcorn ceiling removal with floors covered and vents sealed

What’s Included in Every Job We Set Up

StepWhat the crew doesWhy it matters
Asbestos testSamples sent to an accredited lab for homes built before the mid-1980sYou don’t scrape a hazard by mistake
Room prepFurniture moved or wrapped, floors covered with plastic and paperNo ruined carpet or wood floors
SealingWalls draped, doorways sealed, A/C vents and returns closed offDust and debris stay in one room
RemovalTexture wetted and scraped by hand or with a scraperLess dust, fewer gouges
Drywall repairSeams re-taped, nail pops and gouges patchedA ceiling that’s actually smooth
FinishLevel 5 smooth, light knockdown or orange peelThe look you want
Prime and paintPrimer plus ceiling paintReady to live in
CleanupPlastic rolled up, debris bagged and hauled, floors cleanedYou walk in to a finished room

Red Flags When Hiring a Popcorn Removal Company

  • They say “it doesn’t have asbestos” without a lab test.
  • They plan to dry-scrape or sand the ceiling.
  • No Nevada contractor license number on the estimate.
  • No written scope — just a number on a text message.
  • They don’t mention covering floors or sealing vents.
  • The price is way below everyone else’s. Something is getting skipped.

We check every pro’s license and insurance before we send them, and we compare pricing across our partners so you don’t have to guess what’s fair.

Services You Can Add

For Landlords, Flippers and Sellers

Need it done between tenants or before listing? We schedule around your timeline and give you paperwork for your files. See popcorn removal for rental properties, flip houses and selling a home with popcorn ceilings.

Serving Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, Boulder City and Pahrump. See all service areas.

Think Your Ceiling Might Have Asbestos?

Homes built before the mid-1980s can have asbestos in popcorn or textured ceilings, and you can’t tell by looking. It’s the first thing we talk about at every estimate: we check your build year and set up a quick lab test if it’s needed — before anyone scrapes, sands or cuts.

Not sure when your home was built? Check your build year.

Popcorn Removal Service Questions

How do I prepare for popcorn ceiling removal?

Clear small items and valuables out of the room. The crew handles plastic, floor protection and sealing. If you can, move large furniture out or to the middle of the room.

Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?

Yes — that’s why sealing and floor protection matter. With proper prep, the mess stays in the work room and leaves with the crew.

Do I need to paint after removal?

Most jobs include primer and ceiling paint. Confirm it’s on your written estimate.

How much does a popcorn ceiling removal service cost?

It depends on size, height, paint on the texture, finish and asbestos. Use the cost calculator for a range, then get a written quote.

Get a written estimate with everything included

No surprise add-ons. Tell us about your rooms and we’ll send a licensed pro for a free, itemized quote.

About SVC: Smooth Vegas Ceilings is a Las Vegas service that connects homeowners with licensed, insured contractors and properly licensed asbestos testing and abatement companies. We check every pro’s Nevada license and insurance, and we compare pricing across our partners to keep your quote competitive. We come to you: SVC serves homes across the valley and has no walk-in office. SVC does not perform asbestos abatement. How we vet our pros