Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Ocala, FL
Popcorn ceilings date a house the second a buyer walks in. DRR removes them safely and cleanly, and replaces them with a modern texture — or a smooth finish.
Removal runs about $1.50–$3.50 per square foot; removal plus skim-coat and re-texture runs $3–$6.
How we remove a popcorn ceiling: fixtures and fans come down · the room is masked off with plastic sheeting · painted popcorn takes extra work and we plan for it · the texture comes off and the substrate is filled · the new finish is sanded and primed, ready for paint · and the room is cleaned and vacuumed until there's no trace of dust or debris.
Asbestos, Straight Talk
If your home was built before 1981, there's a chance the popcorn texture contains asbestos. It must be tested before removal. If it tests positive, a licensed abatement contractor handles that step first — we won't put your family or our crew at risk, and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
Questions Homeowners Ask
Can popcorn texture contain asbestos?
It can in homes built before 1981. If your home is older, the texture should be tested before anyone disturbs it. If asbestos is present, a licensed abatement contractor has to handle removal first — we'll tell you straight if that's your situation.
Do I have to leave the house during removal?
No, but the room gets sealed off and everything in it covered or moved. Popcorn removal is messy work; our job is to keep the mess inside the plastic.
What texture can replace popcorn?
Knockdown and orange peel are the most popular modern choices, or a smooth finish. We'll show you samples and match whatever the rest of the home carries.
Can you match my existing texture?
Yes — texture matching is the heart of what we do. Knockdown, crow's foot, orange peel, hawk and trowel, splatter, and popcorn. The goal is a repair that blends in so well you have to look for it.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. DRR Drywall Repair is a Florida licensed contractor, #SCC131151954, insured to $2 million, BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.