Popcorn Ceiling Removal in San Diego
Out with the popcorn: smooth, modern ceilings, with your home protected while we work.
A cleaner, brighter ceiling
Popcorn ceilings make a room look dated, darker and smaller, and they're hard to clean or patch. We remove the texture, repair what's underneath and finish the ceiling smooth or with a light texture, one room or the whole house.
We cover your floors, walls and furniture and seal off the room before we start, and clean up when we're done. Built before the 1980s? Popcorn texture in older homes can contain asbestos, so it should be tested before it's scraped. Ask us about testing when you request your estimate.
What's included
Room protection
Floors and walls covered and the room sealed off before any scraping.
Texture removal
Popcorn and acoustic texture scraped off down to the drywall.
Repairs underneath
Cracks, nail pops, old patches and water stains fixed before finishing.
Smooth finish
Skim-coated to a smooth, modern ceiling, ready for paint.
Or a new texture
A light orange peel or knockdown if you'd rather keep some texture.
New drywall when needed
Ceilings too damaged to save are replaced with new drywall.
Ceilings we've redone
A simple, transparent process
You'll know the scope, the price and the schedule before any work starts.
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Send photos or book a visit
Text photos of the damage to (619) 289-5462, or we'll come out for a free on-site estimate.
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Clear written quote
Upfront pricing and a timeline before any work starts. No surprise costs.
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Protect your space
Furniture and floors covered, and dust contained before we begin.
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Repair & texture match
Drywall replaced, taped, finished and textured to match.
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Walkthrough & cleanup
We walk the job with you and leave the space clean and paint-ready.
Miguel Ramirez, owner
Owner · CSLB #1049323 · C-9 – Drywall
Miguel founded Pro-Elite Drywall Services, licensed by the CSLB in 2019 (C-9 Drywall). He and his family-run crew bring more than 20 years of combined experience in drywall repair, installation and finishing across San Diego County.
There are no subcontractors and no call center. The people who quote your job are the ones who do it, and Miguel stands behind every wall they finish.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal questions
Can you do the whole house?
Yes. We can do one room or every ceiling in the house, and we'll plan the work room by room.
Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?
Scraping is dusty, which is why we cover floors and walls and seal off the room first, then clean up when we're done.
Does my popcorn ceiling have asbestos?
Homes built before the 1980s can have asbestos in the texture. The only way to know is to test a sample before it's disturbed. Ask us about testing when you request your estimate.
Smooth or textured?
Smooth is the most popular for a modern look. If you'd rather keep some texture, we can apply a light orange peel or knockdown instead.
