Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Refinishing

Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Refinishing in San Fernando

Remove dated popcorn texture and refinish your ceilings to a smooth, modern surface that matches the rest of your home. Licensed contractor serving older San Fernando homes with clean, dust-controlled work that respects your living space.

We protect your floor and furniture

We leave your home spotless

5-Year guarantee on our work

Licensed and insured

CSLB License #830875

Affordable monthly payment options

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5.0/5.0

Based on 41 reviews

Good fit if:

You just moved a thermostat or light switch and the old cutout needs to be patched and textured to match the rest of the wall.
Your popcorn ceiling is outdated and you want a smooth, modern finish that increases your home's resale appeal.
A water leak stained and bubbled the popcorn texture on your ceiling, and you need the damaged area removed and refinished.

Not a fit if:

The ceiling is still actively leaking and the roof or plumbing has not been repaired yet.
You need asbestos testing or abatement before removal can begin, which requires a separate certified contractor.
You are remodeling the entire room and need structural ceiling work, not just texture removal and refinishing.

Your Options

Professional Removal vs. DIY Scraping

You can tackle popcorn ceiling removal yourself or hire a licensed drywall contractor to do it right. Here is what each choice gets you in San Fernando.

Professional Removal

Complete containment with plastic, tape, and floor protection to keep dust out of every other room
Safe asbestos testing if needed, followed by proper abatement or certified removal protocol
Smooth skim coat or new texture applied after scraping, primed and ready for paint or fully finished
Licensed work backed by a 5-year guarantee so the ceiling stays clean and crack-free

DIY / Handyman Work

You rent a sprayer, buy tarps, and spend a weekend scraping while dust drifts through the house
You risk disturbing asbestos without testing, or you pay for a test kit and wait for lab results before starting
Bare drywall left exposed after scraping, requiring you to skim, sand, prime, and paint on your own time
No warranty on the finish, and any future cracks or texture issues fall back on you to fix

What We Do

What Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Refinishing Includes

Inspection and Planning

We examine your ceiling, identify the texture type, check for asbestos concerns, and confirm the scope of removal and any underlying damage. This upfront assessment ensures we know exactly what we’re working with before we start.

Removal and Skim Coating

We wet-scrape the popcorn texture carefully by hand, contain the dust with barriers, and protect your floors and furnishings. Once the texture is gone, we apply a skim coat to smooth out any imperfections and create an even surface.

Finishing and Paint Prep

We sand the skim coat smooth, match the texture of adjacent rooms if needed, prime the surface, and leave it ready for paint. Your ceiling will look clean, modern, and seamlessly blended with the rest of your home.

Cost Drivers

The cost of popcorn ceiling removal and refinishing depends on the size of the area, the condition of the ceiling underneath, and whether you want the surface primed and ready for paint or finished with a new texture to match your home.

What affects cost most:

Square footage of ceiling to be removed
Condition of drywall after texture removal
Whether asbestos testing or abatement is needed
Texture type and finish to be applied after removal
Water damage, stains, or repairs required
Paint priming versus full finish with new texture

How can we help?

We remove popcorn texture and refinish older San Fernando ceilings to a smooth, modern surface using dust containment barriers and careful hand scraping that protects your floors and furnishings during the work.

What we do

What we DON'T do

How we work?

Homeowners in San Fernando trust Precision Patch Pros because we understand the older Valley homes in your neighborhood and know how to match textures perfectly in lived-in spaces. Your patch will disappear, and we’ll leave your home spotless.

Local Knowledge

We’ve worked throughout San Fernando’s historic homes and newer infill properties, so we understand how your walls settle, where cracks commonly appear, and which textures are standard in the area. That familiarity means faster, better matches.

Texture Match Guarantee

If the repair doesn’t blend invisibly into your existing wall, we don’t stop until it does. We treat every patch like a finish job, not a quick fix, and guarantee the work for 5 years.

Licensed and Insured

We’re a licensed contractor (CSLB #830875) and fully insured. You get accountability, proof of professionalism, and the confidence that your home is in capable hands.

One-Visit Completion

We patch, texture-match, and touch up the paint all in a single visit. Most jobs are done before you need to move furniture back or worry about dust settling elsewhere in your home.

Clean, Dust-Controlled Work

We protect your floors and furniture before we start, manage dust carefully in San Fernando’s dry Valley air, and leave your space spotless. The repair disappears, and so does any trace we were there.

5.0/5.0

Based on 41 reviews

Job Stories

We handle all kinds of popcorn ceiling removal in San Fernando homes, from single rooms to whole-house projects, and we finish the ceiling ready for paint the same day.

Full living room and hallway removal

Homeowner wanted a consistent smooth ceiling throughout the main living area. Popcorn was original to the house from the 1990s, no asbestos concern. Two-day job: day one for removal and repairs, day two for skim coat and texture. Finished with paint prep and a coat of ceiling white.

One room with a different ceiling than the rest

Homeowner had already removed popcorn in most of the house but the master bedroom still had the original texture. We matched the smooth finish from the rest of the house so the ceiling looked consistent room to room.

Popcorn ceiling with a water stain underneath

Homeowner wanted the popcorn removed before listing the house. When we scraped it back, there was an old water stain and soft area from a roof leak that had been patched years before. We removed the compromised drywall, replaced that section, skimmed the ceiling flat, and applied a light knockdown to match the rest of the home. The ceiling looked clean, and the home sold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers below to help you get your home back to a smooth, seamless finish.

What's included in a popcorn ceiling removal service?

We scrape the popcorn texture off the ceiling, repair any underlying damage, smooth and refinish the surface, and prime it so it’s ready for paint. If you need paint touch-ups, we handle that in the same visit. We also protect your floors and furniture before we start and clean up all debris afterward.

Do you remove popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos?

We don’t handle asbestos removal. If your home was built before the mid-1980s and you’re unsure whether the popcorn contains asbestos, we recommend testing it first. Once it’s cleared or remediated by a certified asbestos specialist, we can refinish the ceiling.

How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in San Fernando?

Most single-room jobs are completed in a day. Larger projects or whole-home removal may take two to three days depending on the square footage and ceiling condition. We’ll give you a realistic timeline when we quote the job, and we work efficiently to minimize disruption.

Can you finish the ceiling the same day you remove the popcorn?

Yes, in most cases. We scrape, smooth, prime, and prepare the ceiling for paint in a single visit. If you need a texture applied or multiple repair passes, that may extend the schedule slightly, but we’ll let you know upfront.

How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost?

Cost depends on the room size, ceiling height, and whether there’s underlying damage to repair. Send us 2-3 photos and we’ll get back to you with a quote in 10 minutes. We provide honest pricing upfront with no surprise costs.

Do you charge more for high or vaulted ceilings?

Yes, ceilings above standard height require additional setup and labor, so that’s factored into the quote. When you send photos, include a shot that shows the ceiling height or mention it in your message so we can price it accurately.

Do I need to move furniture before you arrive?

We’ll handle moving smaller items and protecting your floors and furniture before we start. If you have large pieces you’d prefer moved ahead of time, that’s helpful but not required. Either way, we leave the space clean when we’re done.

How long before I can paint the ceiling after removal?

We prime the ceiling as part of the service, so it’s ready for paint as soon as the primer dries, usually within a few hours. If we’re also applying your finish paint, we handle that in the same visit and you’re done.