Popcorn ceiling removal in Oviedo

Oviedo grew out of the Lake Jesup settlement founded in 1875 and became a town in 1925, when celery and citrus were its main business. It stayed small for decades, with 3,074 residents in 1980, then grew to 11,114 by 1990, 26,316 by 2000 and 40,059 by 2020.

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Houses from the 1990s and 2000s

Most of Oviedo's houses went up after the late-1970s asbestos bans, when popcorn was still common but made from paper- or polystyrene-based mixes. That usually makes removal a straightforward ceiling job. Two things raise the price: popcorn that earlier owners painted over, and a smooth finish instead of a light texture. See painted popcorn removal and smooth ceiling finish.

Older houses near downtown

Most of the buildings in downtown Oviedo date from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and several are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses from before 1978 nearby are a different job: texture from before the bans may contain asbestos, and old paint may contain lead. Test the texture first, and ask whether the contractor's firm is EPA Lead-Safe Certified.

Asbestos questions in Seminole County

Oviedo is covered by the Florida DEP Central District office, 407-897-4100.

Services in Oviedo

• 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 Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs and Casselberry and east Orlando. See the full service area.

Reviewed by August Heckmann. Last reviewed November 5, 2026. How we check our information.