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

What’s Included in Every Job We Set Up
| Step | What the crew does | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos test | Samples sent to an accredited lab for homes built before the mid-1980s | You don’t scrape a hazard by mistake |
| Room prep | Furniture moved or wrapped, floors covered with plastic and paper | No ruined carpet or wood floors |
| Sealing | Walls draped, doorways sealed, A/C vents and returns closed off | Dust and debris stay in one room |
| Removal | Texture wetted and scraped by hand or with a scraper | Less dust, fewer gouges |
| Drywall repair | Seams re-taped, nail pops and gouges patched | A ceiling that’s actually smooth |
| Finish | Level 5 smooth, light knockdown or orange peel | The look you want |
| Prime and paint | Primer plus ceiling paint | Ready to live in |
| Cleanup | Plastic rolled up, debris bagged and hauled, floors cleaned | You 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
- Asbestos testing and, if needed, licensed asbestos removal
- Painted popcorn ceiling removal
- Stucco and cottage-cheese ceiling removal
- Ceiling water damage repair
- Drywall repair and wall texture matching
- Recessed lighting or ceiling fan prep while the ceiling is open (by a licensed electrician)
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.
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