Outdated popcorn ceilings make Highlands Ranch homes look older and trap dust. We remove them cleanly, retexture, and leave paint-ready ceilings — or finish with paint so you don’t need a second contractor.
Locally owned · Insured · Serving Highlands Ranch & Denver South Metro
Why remove popcorn
Popcorn (acoustic) ceilings date a home, soak up light, and collect dust and allergens. Removing them brightens rooms, modernizes the look buyers expect, and makes cleaning easier. For Highlands Ranch homeowners planning to sell or refresh, this is one of the highest-impact updates per dollar.
Our 5-step process
- Free estimate — photos or on-site walkthrough
- Asbestos check — homes built before ~1990 may need testing before scraping (we guide you; we don’t fake the test)
- Containment — floors, vents, and furniture protected to control dust
- Removal + prep — scrape or overlay as appropriate; tape, mud, and smooth
- New finish — smooth, knockdown, or orange peel; paint-ready or full paint package
Before & after: Highlands Ranch ceiling work
Popcorn → smooth finish · Highlands Ranch area (HR)
Finish options
Smooth (Level 4-style) · Light/medium knockdown · Orange peel · Blend with existing textures · Paint-ready or painted
Typical pricing (South Metro guide)
Most popcorn removal runs about $3.50–$8 per sq ft depending on height, access, coatings, and finish. Small rooms often start around $600–$800; larger whole-home jobs vary. Send photos + rough room sizes for a fast quote — no pressure.
Why House Heroes
One crew for remove + texture + optional paint. Honest pricing, punctual crews, and 10+ years serving Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, and Castle Pines.
Service area
Highlands Ranch · Littleton · Centennial · Lone Tree · Greenwood Village · Castle Pines · nearby South Metro
FAQ
Q: Do you test for asbestos?
A: We’re not a testing lab. If your home is pre-1990, we recommend a kit or licensed test before scraping. Encapsulation/overlay can be an option when testing isn’t complete.
Q: How messy is it?
A: It can be dusty — we use plastic containment, cover floors/HVAC, and clean up thoroughly.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Many rooms take about 2+ days depending on finish and drying time.
Q: Can you paint after?
A: Yes. Ask for the remove + texture + paint package so it’s done in one visit cycle.
34 × 5★ reviews from House Heroes customers
Kristi Thorland ★★★★★
Jorge is my go-to person for condo repairs and updates. He removed my popcorn ceiling, then textured and painted it. My home looks so much better!
Kenny ★★★★★
Professional, dependable work from House Heroes — the kind of five-star service Highlands Ranch homeowners recommend.
Logan Muckler ★★★★★
Jorge and his crew were great to work with! I was quoted a very fair price and the work was excellent.
Ready for smoother, brighter ceilings in Highlands Ranch?
Request My Free Estimate → /contact-us/ — or call (720) 356-2812. We’ll usually get back within the hour during business hours.