Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Allston, Boston MA
Pre-1980 texture gets tested before anything is scraped. Then skim smooth, prime and paint.
How this plays out in Allston
Wall surfaces in Allston are mostly what the original builders put up. Narrow streets and permit parking make ladder and scaffold placement a real constraint on three-story exteriors. We match the substrate rather than skimming compound over it and hoping.
Our process
Pre-1980 texture gets tested before anything is scraped. Then skim smooth, prime and paint.
Anything applied before the early 1980s gets tested before a scraper touches it. Once cleared, it's wetted, scraped, skim coated to flat, sanded, primed and finished.
The mistake we get called to fix
Dry-scraping untested texture. It's dusty, it's messy, and on older ceilings it's a genuine health question rather than a housekeeping one.
What the quote covers
- Line-by-line scope — prep, materials and labour costed separately
- A real start date and duration, held to
- Licence #193121 and certificate of insurance in writing
- Two-year workmanship warranty
Products are Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Worth reading before you hire anyone: EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule
Questions We Get Asked
Does it need testing?
How messy is it?
Are you licensed and insured?
Ready for Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Estimate in Allston, Boston?
We walk the property, measure it, and send a written itemised quote — normally inside 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
Licensed #193121 · Fully insured · 2-year workmanship warranty