Popcorn Ceiling Removal in High Springs, FL
Test-first popcorn ceiling removal, ceiling repair and painting for homes in High Springs, in northwestern Alachua County.
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An old town with mostly newer homes
The city describes itself as being in northwestern Alachua County, "just minutes from Gainesville." It was incorporated in 1892, and by the late 1890s it had become the county's second-largest town. Today's housing is much younger than that history suggests: the Census estimates the median home in High Springs was built in 2002, and about 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
That spread matters for popcorn ceilings. A house built in the 2000s is less likely to have asbestos in its ceiling texture than one from the 1970s or early 1980s. EPA banned spray-applied decorative asbestos in 1978, but existing stock could still be installed afterward, so homes built or remodeled into the 1980s can contain it. In a town with houses from more than a century of growth, we never assume; we test first.
How a High Springs job runs
Test the texture
Alachua County EPD advises having suspect material sampled by a qualified professional and treating it as asbestos until results return. We help you arrange asbestos testing.
Remove or refer
If the sample is negative, we seal the room, scrape the ceiling and clean up. If it is positive, a licensed asbestos abatement contractor handles removal; we can help with referrals.
Finish the ceiling
We skim coat for a smooth ceiling finish or apply a new texture, then paint if you want it.
Want the full picture first? Our process page walks through prep, containment and cleanup. This isn't legal advice; check with the agency or a licensed professional about the rules for your home.
Rain, humidity and ceiling damage
NOAA normals for Gainesville Regional Airport show 48.31 inches of rain a year, with June through September bringing about 53% of it, and humidity runs high from about mid-May through September. When a roof or plumbing leak soaks a textured ceiling, the stain, sag or loose texture is often the first sign. Our ceiling drywall and water-damage repair service can patch the damage as part of the same project, after the leak is fixed.
Typical costs
National cost guides put whole-house popcorn removal at about $900 to $2,840 for a one-story home and $1,500 to $4,000 for two stories. Those are estimates, not our prices. See the popcorn ceiling removal cost guide for room-by-room ranges, then ask for a free quote based on an in-home look.
Other areas we serve
See all of our service areas across Gainesville and Alachua County.
High Springs popcorn ceiling FAQ
Are High Springs homes likely to have asbestos popcorn ceilings?
It depends on the house. The Census estimates the median High Springs home was built in 2002, so many homes postdate the years when popcorn texture could contain asbestos. But the town was incorporated in 1892, and older homes, or homes built or remodeled into the 1980s, may have it. If you don't know your ceiling's history, test before removal.
Do you travel out to High Springs?
Yes. High Springs is in northwestern Alachua County, about 35 minutes and 22.6 miles from downtown Gainesville via US-441 according to the Guide to Greater Gainesville. It is part of our regular service area. Send a quote request with your address and a few details about the rooms, and we will reply to schedule an in-home estimate.
Can you fix a storm-stained ceiling and remove the popcorn at the same time?
Usually, yes, once the source of the leak has been repaired. Hurricanes such as Irma in 2017 and Helene in 2024 brought downed trees and roof damage to Alachua County, and stains often show on textured ceilings first. After testing, we can repair the damaged drywall, remove the texture, and finish and paint the ceiling in one project.
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