Textured popcorn ceilings scraped and old ceilings removed, with plastic protection and a clean, smooth start for new finishes.
Popcorn texture dates a room immediately, and old ceilings hide stains, cracks and sagging drywall. Taking them down changes the whole feel of a space. It is also messy, because scraped texture and fallen drywall fill the air with fine dust.
We cover floors, furniture and fixtures with plastic, seal vents and doors and scrape or remove the ceiling material in controlled passes. Where the ceiling is damaged beyond repair, we take it down to the joists. We clean thoroughly, so you are left with a smooth surface or open framing, ready for finishing, repairs or new lighting.
Popcorn texture applied before the 1980s can contain asbestos. If your home is older, test before scraping, and we can coordinate that testing with a qualified lab.
Light texture on sound drywall can often be scraped. Water-stained, sagging or cracked ceilings are better removed and replaced.
Plastic on the floor and walls and sealed vents keep texture and dust where they belong, which saves hours of cleanup afterward.
After scraping, the surface still needs skim coating, sanding and priming. We leave it ready for your finisher or painter.
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BeforeAfterThe right method for the ceiling condition.
Older textures checked before scraping.
Floors, walls and fixtures covered.
Dust kept out of the duct system.
Everything bagged and hauled.
Smooth or open and clean.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationOlder HomesOlder homes hide plaster, lath, old wiring and sometimes hazardous materials. Here is how to take them apart…Learn more 
Project situationRemodel PrepEvery remodel starts with demolition. Here is how to plan the tear-out so the rebuild starts clean, on…Learn more 
Project situationRental PropertiesInvestors and landlords need fast, fair, well-documented demolition to turn over, renovate or clear properties.Learn more Pick the project and size to see the debris in cubic yards, the tons and the dumpsters or truckloads to plan for.
You tell us about the project, the timeline and any concerns, and we set a time to visit that fits your day.
We walk the structure and the lot, check access, utilities and likely hazards and take photos and measurements.
We prepare the written scope, coordinate permits, surveys and utility disconnects and set up fencing and dust control.
The work proceeds in a planned order with water on dust and materials sorted for recycling.
Debris is loaded and hauled away on schedule, and the site is swept and kept tidy.
We grade the lot, sweep for nails and debris, take photos and walk the finished work with you.
Older popcorn texture may contain asbestos. Test before scraping in an older home, and do not disturb it yourself until you know.
A typical room takes a few hours. A whole home takes a day or two, plus time for finishing.
We focus on demolition and leave the surface ready for your finisher or painter.
It can be, which is why we cover everything and clean carefully. We keep the mess inside the work area.
Yes. We can take a ceiling down to open framing for wiring, insulation or structural access.
Drywall and Plaster RemovalOld drywall, plaster and lath removed from walls and ceilings with dust control, leaving clean studs and joists.Explore 
Whole-Home Interior GutEvery room taken back to the studs and joists, with the structure protected and a clean, open shell…Explore 
Hazmat Survey and Abatement CoordinationTesting and abatement of asbestos, lead and other hazards arranged with qualified specialists before demolition begins.Explore 
Dust, Noise and Neighbor ProtectionWater, fencing, barriers, planned hours and clear communication that keep demolition from becoming a problem for the people…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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