Drywall Contractor — Cambridge, MA

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Cambridge, MA

Pre-1980 texture gets tested before anything is scraped. Then skim smooth, prime and paint.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Cambridge, specifically

Three-coat plaster over wood lath is the norm in Cambridge. It cracks along lath lines, and repairing it with the wrong material guarantees the crack returns through the paint.

Painter working a corridor in an occupied building

Failing clapboard paint down to bare wood before preparation

How we approach it

Pre-1980 texture gets tested before anything is scraped. Then skim smooth, prime and paint.

Products are Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, chosen for the surface rather than whatever is cheapest that week. Reference material worth reading before you hire anyone: EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule

What you get in the quote

Line-by-line scope so you can see what prep, materials and labour each cost
A realistic start date and duration, not a placeholder
Written confirmation of licence #193121 and insurance
A two-year workmanship warranty

Common Questions

Questions We Get Asked

What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Cambridge?

Scope, condition and access drive the number. We measure on site and send an itemized quote, so you can see what prep, materials and labour each account for instead of one figure with no breakdown.

How long does it take?

Depends on size and how much prep the surfaces need. We give a realistic window at the estimate and we hold to it — crews don't vanish mid-job to start someone else's.

Do you handle the prep and cleanup?

Yes. Prep is the majority of the work and cleanup happens at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job.

Are you licensed and insured?

Massachusetts HIC #193121, general liability and workers' compensation. Verify it on Mass.gov CheckAHire before hiring anyone.

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Ready for Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Estimate in Cambridge?

We walk the property, measure it, and send a written itemised quote — normally inside 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.

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Licensed #193121 · Fully insured · 2-year workmanship warranty