Popcorn ceiling removal in Lake Mary
Lake Mary grew from two railroad stops between Sanford and Orlando, got its post office in 1887 and incorporated as a city on August 7, 1973. Its population roughly doubled in the 1980s and again in the 1990s, from 2,853 in 1980 to 11,458 in 2000, so most houses here are from the last four decades.
Popcorn in 1980s and 1990s houses
Builders kept spraying popcorn after asbestos was taken out of it, using paper- or polystyrene-based mixes, so a Lake Mary house from the 1980s or 1990s can easily have it. Asbestos is less likely in those ceilings than in older ones, but it has turned up in texture applied through the 1980s. For a house from that decade, have the texture tested before removal. For a newer house, ask the contractor whether a test is worth it. See asbestos testing.
Before you move in, or before you sell
Popcorn removal is fastest and cheapest in an empty house, with no furniture to move or cover. If you're buying in Lake Mary, scheduling it between closing and move-in saves days of work and dust.
If you're selling instead, keep one Florida rule in mind. If the texture tests positive, the owner exemption that lets you remove asbestos yourself doesn't apply to a home that is for sale or lease, so a licensed asbestos contractor has to do it.
Asbestos questions in Seminole County
Asbestos notices and questions for Lake Mary go to the Florida DEP Central District office in Orlando, 407-897-4100.
Services in Lake Mary
- 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 and water damage repairLeak stains, sagging drywall after water damage, cracks and popcorn patches.
- Drywall repairHoles, cracks, water-damaged sections and texture matching on walls and ceilings.
Nearby
We also take requests from Sanford, Longwood and Winter Springs, and for popcorn ceiling removal across Orlando.
Questions people ask
Is it easier to remove popcorn before moving in?
Yes. Empty rooms are quicker to seal off, there's nothing to move, and the dust doesn't settle on your belongings. Book the work for the gap between closing and move-in if you can.
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