Popcorn Ceiling Removal Clovis CA
Need popcorn ceiling removal Clovis CA homeowners can trust? We take the old bumpy texture off your ceilings, fix what is under it and leave you a clean, flat surface ready for paint. We test first, and we explain every step before we start.
- Acoustic ceiling texture removal
- Drywall repair and retexturing
- Smooth finish and paint
- Clovis, Fresno and nearby towns
Licensed and insured, and many years in business serving the greater Clovis area.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Clovis, CA, done the careful way
Old Town to Loma Vista, we remove acoustic ceiling texture and leave a ceiling you can be proud of.
Popcorn texture was sprayed on ceilings to hide seams and soften sound, and it also holds dust, shows stains and makes a room feel low. Many Clovis homeowners want it gone before they paint, sell or move in.
The job is simple to describe and easy to get wrong, and the texture is wet-scraped, the ceiling underneath is repaired, and then it gets a smooth coat or a new texture. A bad scrape gouges the drywall; a rushed one leaves dust in every room.
Not sure what finish you want after the scrape? Read about ceiling texture types, or compare scraping, skim coating and covering.
Test first. Then pick the road.
Old popcorn texture can hide asbestos, and your eyes cannot tell, and EPA says you cannot tell by looking, so a lab has to check a sample.
Road 1: the lab report is clean
No asbestos found, and we prep the room, wet the texture and scrape it off, then repair the ceiling and finish it with a smooth coat, a new texture or paint.
Road 2: the lab report is positive
We do not scrape it, and California requires a certified, Cal/OSHA-registered abatement contractor for asbestos work of 100 square feet or more (Cal/OSHA). We help you hand the job off, then we can return to repair, texture and paint once the area is cleared.
Read the full guide: is my popcorn ceiling asbestos?
Ceiling services in Clovis, CA
Seven services, one crew, from the first scrape to the last coat of paint.
Scrape, skim coat or cover it up?
The best fix depends on the texture, the drywall under it and the look you want.
| Choice | What it is | Good fit when |
|---|---|---|
| Scrape it off | Wet the texture, scrape it away, then repair and finish. | The test is clean and you want a flat or lightly textured ceiling. Bob Vila describes soaking the texture before scraping. |
| Scrape and skim coat | A thin full coat of compound over the whole ceiling. | You want it very smooth. A Level 5 finish is a full skim coat, advised for severe lighting (Fine Homebuilding). |
| Scrape and retexture | A new knockdown or orange peel pattern. | You like some texture. It also hides small flaws, and orange peel is easier to patch later (Angi*). |
| Leave it alone | Do nothing to a ceiling that is in good shape. | The lab says asbestos and you do not plan to disturb it. EPA says material in good condition that will not be disturbed is usually best left alone (EPA). |
How a scrape works
The scraper moves across the ceiling as the texture comes away, and the smooth surface grows behind it, and that is the whole job in one picture.
Illustration: texture off on the left, smooth ceiling on the right.
How a ceiling job runs
- Walk-through and test result. We look at the ceilings and ask for the lab result. No result yet? We point you to a lab first.
- Cover everything. Floors, walls and furniture get covered with plastic and tape. Fans, vents and fixtures come down.
- Wet the texture. A garden sprayer wets it so it comes off in soft pieces. Bob Vila suggests working in small sections and letting the water soak in.
- Scrape and repair. We take the texture off and fix gouges, cracks and loose tape.
- Finish the surface. Skim coat, knockdown or orange peel, then sanding.
- Prime, paint and clean up. Primer seals the new surface. Then we paint and clean the room.
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What Clovis-area customers say
We had been wanting to get rid of our popcorn ceilings for years, and I'm so glad we finally did. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. They took great care to protect our furniture and flooring, and the finished results look amazing. Couldn't be happier!
We couldn't be happier with the work Clovis Popcorn Ceiling Removal did in our home! Our old popcorn ceilings made the rooms feel dated, and the transformation is incredible. The crew was professional, respectful of our home, and paid attention to every detail. Everything looks so much brighter and cleaner. Highly recommend!
Excellent experience from start to finish! We hired Clovis Popcorn Ceiling Removal to remove the popcorn texture throughout our living room and bedrooms. The team arrived on time, explained the process, and did a fantastic job. The finished ceilings look smooth and completely transformed the appearance of our home.
Clovis Popcorn Ceiling Removal did an outstanding job on our home. We had several rooms with outdated popcorn texture, and the difference after removal is unbelievable. The crew was professional, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was cleaned up afterward. Definitely a five-star experience!
Older Clovis home? Check before you scrape
Clovis has older homes near its center and many newer ones, and the city says its population has more than doubled since 1985 (City of Clovis).
Ceilings from before the mid-1980s are the ones to test. Popcorn ceilings in 1970s and 80s Clovis homes explains what to look for.
Homes built before 1978 may also have lead paint under the ceiling coat, and EPA says paid work that disturbs paint in those homes needs a lead-safe certified firm (EPA). Ask any contractor, us included, to show you the paperwork that applies.
Popcorn ceiling removal near me: Clovis, Fresno and the towns around them
Start with your town, and each page covers local homes and what to expect there.
Looking for popcorn ceiling removal Fresno CA homeowners can book? See the Fresno page, and we also work in Kerman, Parlier, Dinuba, Orange Cove, Chowchilla, Merced, Madera Acres, Biola, Mendota and Los Banos. The locations page has the full list.
Cost per square foot to remove a popcorn ceiling
These are outside estimates, not a quote, and your ceiling and the repairs under it decide the real number.
| Estimate | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Removal when changing to a new texture, per square foot | $1 to $2* | HomeGuide* |
| Removal alone, per square foot | $1 to $6* | Angi* and HomeAdvisor* |
| Average removal, whole job | About $1,985* | Angi* |
| Asbestos removal, per square foot | $5 to $20* | Angi* and NerdWallet* |
See what moves the price in the cost guide.
Popcorn ceiling questions Clovis homeowners ask
How much is popcorn ceiling removal in Clovis, CA?
HomeGuide puts removal at $1 to $2 per square foot when changing to a new texture (HomeGuide*), and Angi lists $1 to $6 (Angi*). Repairs, height and finish change it, and the cost guide shows how.
Do you test for asbestos first?
We ask for a lab result before we scrape, and EPA says the only sure way to know is a lab test (EPA). If you have no result, we point you to a lab; read is my popcorn ceiling asbestos.
What if the test is positive?
We do not scrape it, and a certified, Cal/OSHA-registered contractor must do asbestos work of 100 square feet or more (Cal/OSHA); we help with the hand-off and can return for the repair and finish.
Will it make a mess in my house?
Scraping is messy work, so we cover floors, walls and furniture and clean up after, and the what to expect page covers dust and timing.
Can you paint after the texture is gone?
Yes, and we prime and paint the ceiling, and we can do walls and trim too; see interior painting in Clovis.
What finish looks best after removal?
It depends on your taste and the drywall, and smooth is modern; knockdown and orange peel hide small flaws, and the texture guide compares them.
Ready for a flat, clean ceiling?
Tell us about the rooms and how old the house is, and you can also browse the service list or come back to the home page any time.
* Estimates from linked outside guides, not a quote from us.