"Setup was simple, speeds matched what was advertised, and customer support was surprisingly helpful."
Christopher Columbus
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Central PA
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Those textured popcorn ceilings in mid-century homes around Lower Paxton Township, Mount Joy, and Elizabethtown date a room the moment you look up.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Central PA homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
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Ceiling Assessment. We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Central PA homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
We protect your furniture and floors with full-room containment, wet-scrape the popcorn ceiling texture, skim-coat to a smooth finish, and sand for a perfectly flat, paint-ready surface.
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Remove & Smooth. We protect your furniture and floors with full-room containment, wet-scrape the popcorn ceiling texture, skim-coat to a smooth finish, and sand for a perfectly flat, paint-ready surface.
The smooth ceiling is primed and painted with premium flat ceiling paint for a clean, modern look that transforms the entire room and adds value to your Central PA home.
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Prime & Paint. The smooth ceiling is primed and painted with premium flat ceiling paint for a clean, modern look that transforms the entire room and adds value to your Central PA home.
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Number of Paint Jobs
20,000+
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Honest Reviews from Real Homeowners
"Recently had our 2 bathrooms and family room painted by Vergillio. The one wall in our master bath had a crack in the wa…"
Rick Alleman
"My experience with this company and Jonah (the painter] Was great! he did a wonderful job in making sure I was totally s…"
Edwin Hobart
"I have a beautiful view of the creek and never sat on my deck until now! That 1 Painter transformed it and it looks grea…"
Jannene Miller
"Setup was simple, speeds matched what was advertised, and customer support was surprisingly helpful."
Christopher Columbus
"Recently had our 2 bathrooms and family room painted by Vergillio. The one wall in our master bath had a crack in the wa…"
Rick Alleman
"My experience with this company and Jonah (the painter] Was great! he did a wonderful job in making sure I was totally s…"
Edwin Hobart
"I have a beautiful view of the creek and never sat on my deck until now! That 1 Painter transformed it and it looks grea…"
Jannene Miller
"Josh was an extremely nice guy! Very honest and sincere to talk to! I will be using his company in the future!"
Charlie Licatese
"Josh, Steve and their team were fantastic from start to finish on my recent project at a rental property in York. Extrem…"
Cayla Lippert
"Today I had Kat Enders come for our walk thru of my painting project. Vergillio my painter did an outstanding job painti…"
Nancy McCauley
"Very nice to work with"
JACOB BLANK
"I met with Steve. He was very pleasant and easy to work with! My qote was fair and I'm excited to move forward!"
Daniel Kelly
"I had the pleasure of working with Steve and his team, and they exceeded my expectations. They were incredibly detailed,…"
Jay Piskorik
"Got scheduled in quickly for my daughter’s room to be painted. Will contact again for future projects."
brandy shutt
"Our estimate began with Josh and Kat who came to look over our project. I felt Josh and Kat were very knowledgeable abou…"
Donna Martin
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Central PA (2026)
107%
Maximum ROI on popcorn ceiling removal
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70–80%
Typical investment recouped at resale
House Digest
$1,985
Average professional removal cost
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal for Central PA Homes
Popcorn ceilings still show up on plenty of older West Shore, Hershey, and York County homes, and the removal work is the single biggest visual upgrade an interior can take. Once the texture is scraped, skimmed, primed, and painted flat, the room reads dramatically taller and more current under LED lighting. Homes built before the mid-1980s can carry asbestos in the texture, so testing through a certified lab clears the ceiling before any scraping begins.
Containment is what makes this scope livable in an occupied home. Floors, walls, and any remaining furniture are fully masked, and the work area is contained so scraping debris stays out of the rest of the home. Ceilings are wetted where appropriate so texture releases cleanly rather than tearing paper, and daily cleanup keeps the home usable while a room is worked.
Most homeowners choose a smooth or very light knockdown ceiling once the popcorn is off. Ceiling paint is chosen for a flat, uniform look, and the scope pairs cleanly with any interior painting already scheduled. Where the removal exposed cracks or dings, drywall repair is folded in so the whole ceiling returns as one clean surface.
Our 3-Year Warranty
Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs in Central PA
It can be, which is why we mask floors and walls and contain the work area before scraping in your Hershey or Elizabethtown home. We clean up fully so the dust stays in the room being worked on.
Yes. After removing the texture in homes around Mount Joy and Hummelstown, we skim-coat, sand, prime, and paint so you're left with a smooth, finished ceiling rather than bare drywall.
Yes; every popcorn ceiling scope in Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg homes is contained with plastic, zip-poles, and negative-air HEPA machines so dust doesn't spread through the HVAC. Floors and remaining furniture are fully draped. The full plan is walked at the free in-home estimate.
Yes; pre-1980 Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, and Lower Paxton homes should be sampled by a certified lab before removal, and we coordinate that testing with the homeowner. Non-hazardous popcorn is scraped, skim-coated, sanded, primed, and finished flat or with a light knockdown. The scope is confirmed after test results at the free in-home estimate.
Standard finish is a smooth level-4 skim coat with a flat ceiling paint, which reads clean in Harrisburg, Hershey, and Lancaster kitchens and living rooms. A light knockdown texture is available if that matches the rest of the home. Every ceiling scope carries our 3-year transferable warranty.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Resources
Expert tips, how-to guides, and inspiration for your next popcorn ceiling removal project.
Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in Central PA's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Central PA Homeowners Need to Know
Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Here's what to do before removal.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Breakdown
Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in Central PA's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Central PA Homeowners Need to Know
Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Here's what to do before removal.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Breakdown
Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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