A Washington, DC ceiling project can look very different depending on whether it is in a condo, a rowhouse or a detached home. Access rules, shared hallways, older plaster and previous renovations can all change the work even when the visible popcorn texture looks similar.
The DC providers in this guide have documented experience with textured or popcorn ceilings, and several also handle the drywall or plaster finishing that follows removal. Ask each bidder to define the full path from protection to final paint. A low removal-only number is difficult to compare with a proposal that includes repairs, skim coating and coatings.
Ranked provider guide
#1 in Washington
The Patch Boys of North Washington DC and Bethesda lists explicit popcorn ceiling removal/retexturing. The listed service area is Washington, DC metro.
#2 in Washington
Timur Construction Inc lists popcorn ceiling removal. The listed service area is Alexandria / Washington metro.
#3 in Washington
Seal Drywall Repair & Painting LLC lists customer evidence includes popcorn/textured ceiling removal, skim coat and paint. The listed service area is Northern Virginia / Washington metro.
#4 in Washington
The Patch Boys of South Arlington and Alexandria lists popcorn ceiling removal plus cleanup/retexturing. The listed service area is Washington metro.
#5 in Washington
PATCHWORX.PRO lists popcorn ceiling removal. The listed service area is Washington-Baltimore corridor.
#6 in Washington
Like Construction (Drywall Services) lists popcorn/textured ceiling removal. The listed service area is Arlington / Washington metro.
#7 in Washington
Handy Mannys Painting lists popcorn ceiling removal is listed among painting/repair services. The listed service area is Arlington / Washington metro.
#8 in Washington
Ian Decorations lists multiple customer/service references to popcorn ceiling work. The listed service area is Alexandria / Washington metro.
#9 in Washington
Hugo's Drywall & Plaster Company lists textured/popcorn ceiling repairs/removal-related work. The listed service area is Falls Church / Washington metro.
#10 in Washington
Leo Drywall LLC lists textured/popcorn ceiling removal. The listed service area is DC-Baltimore corridor.
Rankings consider publicly documented popcorn-ceiling experience, customer feedback, specialization and service-area relevance. Business information can change, so confirm current services and credentials before hiring.
Read the full methodology →Condo owners should check work-hour rules, insurance requirements and elevator or loading procedures. Rowhouse owners may care more about tight stair access, protecting original trim and managing dust between connected rooms.
If the project includes new lighting or other ceiling penetrations, complete those changes before the final skim coat when possible.
Older repaired ceilings may contain both plaster and drywall. Ask whether the contractor is prepared to handle either substrate and how hidden damage will be priced if it appears after removal.
Unknown texture should be evaluated appropriately before disturbance. Once that question is resolved, compare contractors on finish quality, protection and scope completeness rather than on scraping speed alone.
Homeowner questions
They can. Building-specific rules may govern insurance, work hours, elevators and common-area protection, so obtain those requirements before scheduling.
Yes. Completing electrical openings before final smoothing generally allows the drywall or plaster finisher to incorporate all patches at once.
Ask the contractor how the transition will be stabilized and leveled so the final painted surface looks continuous.
Compare the Washington providers above, define the finish you want, and request quotes based on the same project scope. PopcornRemover can send your project details to relevant local contractors so you can compare responses without repeating the basics each time.
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