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Sergio Vargas Painting
4.9(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Sergio and his crew did an outstanding job in removing our popcorn ceilings, texture and painting them. They left everything clean and nothing was broken in the process. I would highly recommend them!"
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Jack Hofstee Drywall Inc.
4.9(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would trust Jack for any future drywall jobs. Very professional, on schedule, and high quality work. Great customer service, and took care of my ceiling light fixture."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Calroc Drywall, Inc.
4.6(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cal rock Drywall performed the removal of the popcorn ceiling with expertise. They took the time to cover the books and flooring in three rooms . The staff was very compliant in cleaning up after the work the popcorn ceiling removal was completed, including trash removal. As a former Total Quality Management consultant, they performed well as a team ?project manager and talented workforce"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Ceiling Specialist
4.9(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, got a call back the same day so that was great! Gave that an A.
I asked to get a quote for my ceiling and, I thought oddly, was given one over the phone. I've never had anyone quote a job without seeing and measuring the scope of work.
The quote was much higher than I expected given the price quotes that I had seen from reviews here. For example one from late last year was less than $1.00/sq foot and I was quoted over 2x that much. Maybe prices *have* gone up that much, but between the expense and not actually seeing the job site... I'm going to look elsewhere.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Popcorn Ceilings FAQs, answered by experts

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Using a paint sprayer is the most effective method for painting popcorn ceilings, and it's why professionals choose spraying versus rolling paint. The sprayer simplifies the challenges of painting the texture. However, we don’t recommend that DIYers try to use a sprayer indoors as it could make a significant mess. Using a paint roller on a ladder is the easiest option that results in much less mess.

Challenges include potential asbestos exposure, uneven finishes, or damage to the underlying ceiling if not done correctly.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

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