Family-Owned Since 1970 • CSLB #265709 • Removal + New Finish
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in the Bay Area
Ron Hogan Drywall removes dated popcorn texture and finishes the ceiling with a new texture or a smooth Level 4 / Level 5 surface. Clean protection of the room. Free estimates.
Family-owned
Testing recommended
Texture or Level 4 / 5
No hidden fees
Take the Popcorn Off. Leave a Ceiling You Want to Keep.
Popcorn ceilings date a room and collect dust. Removing the texture is only half the job. The ceiling still needs repair and a real finish so paint does not show every scrape mark.
Ron Hogan Drywall has been family-owned since 1970. We remove the texture, fix the board, and finish the ceiling so it looks current — not patched. Call or text photos of the rooms and the year of the house if you know it.
Older Homes and Safety
Popcorn texture in homes built before the 1980s may contain asbestos. We recommend testing on older ceilings before removal. If the material tests positive, it needs proper handling — not a weekend scrape.
Tell us the age of the home when you call. Testing is a separate step and may add cost. It is the right first move on an older Bay Area house.
What the Job Includes
Room Protection
Floors, walls, and furniture are covered before work starts. Popcorn removal is messy if the room is not sealed off.
Texture Removal
The popcorn is taken off and debris is hauled. We work to protect the drywall underneath instead of tearing up a good ceiling.
Ceiling Repair
Seams, holes, and soft spots get patched before the new finish. A scraped ceiling is rarely paint-ready on its own.
New Finish
Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, or a smooth Level 4 / Level 5 ceiling that looks current under house lighting.
How the Process Works
- Free look at the rooms, ceiling height, and house age.
- Recommend testing when the home is older.
- Protect the space, remove the popcorn, and haul debris.
- Repair the drywall and apply the new texture or smooth finish.
- Leave the ceiling ready for primer and paint.
What Affects the Price
Cost depends on square footage, ceiling height, how many rooms, whether the texture is painted, and whether testing or extra repair is needed. As a planning range, basic Bay Area popcorn removal often runs about $1–$3 per square foot before a new finish. Painted popcorn, high ceilings, and repairs cost more. We give a clear estimate for your rooms — no hidden fees.
Get a Popcorn Removal Estimate
1. Send Photos
Text (925) 791-9099 the city, room count, and ceiling pictures. Include the year of the home if you know it.
2. Choose the New Look
Smooth Level 4 / Level 5, knockdown, or another texture that matches the rest of the house.
3. We Finish the Ceiling
Licensed crews protect the room, remove the popcorn, repair, and finish. 12-month warranty on our work.
Bay Area Service Area
We remove popcorn ceilings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California from Fairfield, including Walnut Creek, Concord, Antioch, Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon, Danville, Livermore, Pleasanton, Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and nearby cities.
Popcorn Ceiling FAQs
Do I need asbestos testing?
If the home was built before the 1980s, testing is recommended before removal. We can discuss that when you send the year of the house and photos.
What does the ceiling look like after the popcorn is gone?
Not finished. Most ceilings need patching and a new texture or a Level 4 / Level 5 smooth finish before paint. That finish work is part of doing the job right.
Can you do one room or a whole house?
Yes. We remove popcorn in a single room, a group of rooms, or a full home, plus offices and rentals.
How do I get a price?
Call or text (925) 791-9099 with photos and approximate square footage. Estimates are free.
Ready to Lose the Popcorn Ceiling?
Send a photo of the rooms. The family-owned Bay Area crew since 1970 will tell you what the ceiling needs.
Call / Text (925) 791-9099