Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Mattapan, Boston MA
Pre-1980 texture gets tested before anything is scraped. Then skim smooth, prime and paint.
Mattapan specifics
Wall surfaces in Mattapan are mostly what the original builders put up. Wider lots and driveways mean staging is straightforward — exteriors here usually run faster than the same size building downtown. We match the substrate rather than skimming compound over it and hoping.
How we do it
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.
Where these jobs go wrong
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 Mattapan, 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

