Popcorn ceiling removal in Kissimmee

Kissimmee, the Osceola County seat, more than doubled from 7,119 residents in 1970 to 15,487 in 1980, then doubled again by 1990, as tourism replaced cattle ranching after Walt Disney World opened in 1971. A lot of the area's housing dates from those decades.

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Homes from the 1970s and 1980s

The EPA's last ban on spray-applied asbestos surfacing came in 1978, and asbestos-containing texture has turned up in ceilings applied through the 1980s. For a Kissimmee or Buenaventura Lakes house from that era, a lab test comes before any scraping. Buenaventura Lakes first appeared in the census in 1990, with about 14,000 residents. See asbestos testing.

Rentals and vacation homes

Owners of rental and vacation homes should know one limit in Florida law. The owner exemption that lets you remove asbestos yourself only covers a residential building you live in that isn't for sale or lease. If a rental's popcorn tests positive, a licensed asbestos contractor has to do the removal. Asbestos-free texture can be removed by any ceiling contractor.

Between tenants or guest bookings is the easiest time for the work, since the rooms have to be emptied and sealed off. Ask for a schedule that fits the gap.

Asbestos questions in Osceola County

Osceola County is covered by the Florida DEP Central District office in Orlando, 407-897-4100.

Services in Kissimmee

• Painted popcorn removalTexture that was painted over and won't soften with water alone.
• Smooth ceiling finishA full skim coat after removal so the ceiling looks flat in raking light.
• Knockdown and orange peelA light spray texture after removal that hides small flaws.
• Asbestos testingLab testing the texture before removal, and what happens if it's positive.
• Ceiling repairLeak stains, sagging drywall, cracks and popcorn patches that don't match.
• Drywall repairHoles, cracks, water-damaged sections and texture matching on walls and ceilings.

Nearby

We also take requests from Buenaventura Lakes, St. Cloud and south Orlando. See the full service area.

Reviewed by August Heckmann. Last reviewed October 15, 2026. How we check our information.