A Washington, DC ceiling project can look very different depending on whether it is in a condo, a rowhouse or a detached home. Access rules, shared hallways, older plaster and previous renovations can all change the work even when the visible popcorn texture looks similar.
The DC providers in this guide have documented experience with textured or popcorn ceilings, and several also handle the drywall or plaster finishing that follows removal. Ask each bidder to define the full path from protection to final paint. A low removal-only number is difficult to compare with a proposal that includes repairs, skim coating and coatings.
Ranked provider guide
#1 in Washington
The Washington research for The Patch Boys of North Washington DC and Bethesda showed explicit popcorn, acoustic or textured-ceiling work backed by broader drywall or finishing capability.
Documented service: Explicit popcorn ceiling removal/retexturing.
#2 in Washington
Timur Construction Inc made the Washington shortlist because its public service information documents popcorn or textured-ceiling removal along with the repair or finishing work around it.
Documented service: Popcorn ceiling removal documented.
#3 in Washington
We included Seal Drywall Repair & Painting LLC after finding direct evidence of relevant popcorn-ceiling work for the Washington area, not simply general drywall or painting services.
Documented service: Customer evidence includes popcorn/textured ceiling removal, skim coat and paint.
#4 in Washington
The Patch Boys of South Arlington and Alexandria appears in this guide because the available service evidence connects the company directly with popcorn-ceiling removal, smoothing or restoration work.
Documented service: Popcorn ceiling removal plus cleanup/retexturing documented.
#5 in Washington
PATCHWORX.PRO made the Washington shortlist because its public service information documents popcorn or textured-ceiling removal along with the repair or finishing work around it.
Documented service: Popcorn ceiling removal documented.
#6 in Washington
Like Construction (Drywall Services) made the Washington shortlist because its public service information documents popcorn or textured-ceiling removal along with the repair or finishing work around it.
Documented service: Popcorn/textured ceiling removal documented.
#7 in Washington
Handy Mannys Painting is a broader contractor that also shows relevant popcorn or textured-ceiling service experience, making it a comparison option for Washington homeowners.
Documented service: Popcorn ceiling removal is listed among painting/repair services.
#8 in Washington
Although Ian Decorations offers a wider range of services, its public information includes popcorn-ceiling or closely related ceiling work relevant to the Washington search.
Documented service: Multiple customer/service references to popcorn ceiling work.
#9 in Washington
For Washington, Hugo's Drywall & Plaster Company qualified on the strength of documented texture-removal or ceiling-finishing work rather than on a generic contractor category alone.
Documented service: Textured/popcorn ceiling repairs/removal-related work documented.
#10 in Washington
We included Leo Drywall LLC after finding direct evidence of relevant popcorn-ceiling work for the Washington area, not simply general drywall or painting services.
Documented service: Textured/popcorn ceiling removal documented.
Rankings are editorial snapshots based on documented popcorn-ceiling service evidence, public customer feedback, specialization and local relevance. A listing is not an endorsement, and information may change.
Read the full methodology →Condo owners should check work-hour rules, insurance requirements and elevator or loading procedures. Rowhouse owners may care more about tight stair access, protecting original trim and managing dust between connected rooms.
If the project includes new lighting or other ceiling penetrations, complete those changes before the final skim coat when possible.
Older repaired ceilings may contain both plaster and drywall. Ask whether the contractor is prepared to handle either substrate and how hidden damage will be priced if it appears after removal.
Unknown texture should be evaluated appropriately before disturbance. Once that question is resolved, compare contractors on finish quality, protection and scope completeness rather than on scraping speed alone.
Homeowner questions
They can. Building-specific rules may govern insurance, work hours, elevators and common-area protection, so obtain those requirements before scheduling.
Yes. Completing electrical openings before final smoothing generally allows the drywall or plaster finisher to incorporate all patches at once.
Ask the contractor how the transition will be stabilized and leveled so the final painted surface looks continuous.
Compare the Washington providers above, define the finish you want, and request quotes based on the same project scope. PopcornRemover can send your project details to relevant local contractors so you can compare responses without repeating the basics each time.
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