Ceiling stucco—better known as popcorn or textured ceiling—was once the go-to finish for new homes. Today, homeowners in every Austin neighborhood are trading that bumpy texture for sleek, modern surfaces. The challenge is finding a fast, cost-transparent way to remove it without covering the house in dust or blowing up the budget. That is exactly what CountBricks delivers through AI-powered estimating, real-time material pricing, and field-tested residential crews.
• Contemporary aesthetics: Smooth ceilings reflect more light and make rooms feel taller.
• Higher resale value: Updated finishes photograph better and impress appraisers.
• Easier maintenance: Flat surfaces resist cobwebs and are simpler to repaint.
• Asbestos concerns: Older textures installed before the 1990s may contain hazardous fibers that owners want safely removed.
Removing textured ceilings is not just a matter of scraping. Homeowners must navigate asbestos testing, airborne dust, and surface repairs once the texture is gone. Traditional contractors often hand over a one-page quote with plenty of fine print. CountBricks replaces guesswork with data-driven clarity. Our voice-first app asks you room sizes, ceiling height, and finish preference. While you speak, our AI engine pulls current local labor rates, material costs, and disposal fees to give you a line-item estimate in seconds.
1. Virtual walk-through: Using your phone, describe each room and its dimensions. Our AI builds an instant takeoff.
2. Detailed estimate: Within moments, you receive a labor-and-materials breakdown and project timeline.
3. On-site verification: A CountBricks pro confirms measurements, takes a quick asbestos swab if the home predates 1990, and locks in the price.
4. Site protection: We shield floors, walls, and HVAC vents with reusable containment sheeting to keep dust inside the work zone.
5. Texture removal: Our crews mist the ceiling, gently scrape, and use HEPA extraction to capture particles before they drift.
6. Surface refinement: We skim-coat, sand, and prime to create a paint-ready canvas.
7. Immaculate cleanup: All plastic, tape, and debris are bagged and hauled away the same day.
8. Final walkthrough: You inspect under full lighting. Any touch-ups are handled immediately, and your warranty is activated through the CountBricks client portal.
• Square footage: More surface means more labor hours.
• Ceiling height: Anything over 9 ft requires taller scaffolding and longer prep time.
• Asbestos remediation: If the lab detects asbestos, regulated disposal and negative-air machines add expense.
• Desired finish: A level-5 drywall finish costs more than simple knockdown texture.
• Paint selection: Premium low-VOC coatings raise material totals but boost indoor air quality.
DIY videos make scraping look easy, but reality can include soggy drywall, lingering dust, and weeks of ladder work. With CountBricks, you gain:
• Fixed pricing backed by live market data
• Licensed crews using commercial vacuums and containment systems
• Same-day turnaround for most 1,500 sq ft homes
• Digital reports stored at CountBricks.com/portfolio for future resale disclosures
The McCarthy family wanted their 1978 bungalow ceiling modernized before baby arrived. During a ten-minute voice call, CountBricks generated an $4,850 estimate covering 1,200 sq ft, asbestos testing, skim-coat, and zero-VOC paint. Work started three days later and was completed in 28 labor hours. Post-project air readings showed particle counts 93 % below OSHA limits, and the nursery photo finish is now featured at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Schedule removal before new flooring to avoid double protection costs.
• Request duct cleaning afterward if your HVAC is older than five years.
• Opt for LED can-lights installation while the ceiling is open.
• Choose an eggshell paint sheen to mask minor imperfections.
• Keep pets boarded; negative pressure machines can startle them.
Text “Stucco” to the CountBricks voice line or visit CountBricks.com/services. In under five minutes, you will know exactly what ceiling stucco removal will cost, how long it will take, and when your living room can shine with a brand-new look.
Traditional contractors rely on rule-of-thumb multipliers—$1 to $3 per square foot—leaving homeowners in suspense until the job is done. CountBricks replaces that gamble with dynamic pricing that updates every 24 hours from regional suppliers and labor indexes.
• Dimensions: Length, width, and ceiling height feed directly into labor output forecasts.
• Material volatility: If gypsum boards or primer spike in cost overnight, we lock the price the moment you accept, shielding you from market swings.
• Crew productivity: Our platform tracks real job durations to refine future estimates, ensuring you never pay for padded hours.
• Risk factors: Older homes get an automatic asbestos risk score. If the probability exceeds 35 %, testing and contingency budgets are pre-loaded so there are no mid-project surprises.
1. Estimate approval: 0 days
2. On-site verification: within 48 hours
3. Stucco removal and refinishing: 1–3 days, depending on square footage
4. Final paint cure: 24 hours before full room use
In 2024, CountBricks averaged $0.42 per square foot in material savings compared to manual quotes because our AI mixes bulk purchasing with just-in-time delivery. On a 2,000 sq ft ceiling, that equals $840 kept in the homeowner’s pocket—often enough to upgrade lighting or crown moulding.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation, speak your project details, and receive a digital proposal you can sign from your phone. From there, the CountBricks dashboard tracks progress, invoices, and warranty documents in one secure location. Smooth ceilings and smoother project management: that is the CountBricks promise.
