If your Tampa home still has a textured “cottage cheese” ceiling, you are not alone. Popcorn ceilings were installed in Central Florida residences from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Today, those same surfaces trap dust, mute natural light, and date an otherwise modern space. CountBricks combines on-site expertise with real-time AI estimating to remove popcorn ceiling Tampa homeowners dislike—without the mess, guesswork, or hidden costs that plague traditional contractors.
• Difficult to paint or patch, leading to constant maintenance
• Texture collects dust, allergens, and Florida humidity stains
• May contain asbestos in homes built before 1986, requiring licensed abatement procedures
• Lowers resale value and discourages buyers seeking a clean, contemporary look
CountBricks approaches every ceiling removal as a data-driven residential construction project. Our cloud-based platform listens to your goals during a brief voice call, then instantly generates a detailed line-item estimate that includes:
• Accurate square footage verified by blueprint AI takeoff
• Material, labor, and disposal costs updated to Tampa ZIP-code pricing
• Timeline projections that account for drying time, sanding phases, and repainting
• Optional add-ons like LED can-lighting, crown molding, or knockdown texture replacement
Because the estimate is created in real time, you will see every cost component on screen before you commit. Visit CountBricks.com/services for a sample interactive estimate.
Using a smartphone or laptop, you guide our project consultant through each room. Our software captures dimensions and conversations simultaneously, turning them into a live proposal you can approve on the spot.
• Furniture wrapped and moved or temporarily stored
• Plastic sheeting sealed from floor to ceiling to create negative-pressure zones
• HVAC vents covered to keep Tampa’s fine dust out of your system
CountBricks field crews use water-misting sprayers and commercial vac-sand units with HEPA filters. If asbestos is detected, our licensed abatement partners follow Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations for testing, removal, and disposal.
After scraping, the ceiling is skim-coated with lightweight joint compound, sanded smooth, primed, and finished with two coats of low-VOC enamel—ideal for Tampa’s humid climate.
You tour the finished ceilings with our superintendent using the original AI checklist. Any touch-ups are logged in the app and resolved before final sign-off. A revised invoice is generated automatically and emailed directly to you.
Project duration depends on square footage, ceiling height, and optional upgrades. A typical 2,000-square-foot Tampa ranch with 8-foot ceilings requires:
• 1 day: Site prep and containment
• 1–2 days: Texture removal and debris haul-off
• 1 day: Skim-coat and drying cycle
• 1 day: Sand, prime, and paint
Factor in 4–5 total days—and only one evening away from your bedroom thanks to rapid-drying compounds. CountBricks scheduling tools automatically reserve manpower and material deliveries to hit these milestones.
Because Tampa labor and material prices fluctuate with hurricane season and tourism demand, static price lists become outdated fast. CountBricks AI integrates with local suppliers daily to deliver precise numbers. For example:
• 2,000 sq ft removal, skim-coat, and paint: $4,800–$6,200
• Asbestos testing (per sample): $45
• Asbestos abatement (if required): $8–$12 per sq ft, including disposal
• Upgrade to knockdown texture: add roughly $0.90 per sq ft
Every estimate includes Tampa permit fees and dumpster charges so you are never blindsided on invoice day.
• Recessed LED cans installed before final paint for seamless ceilings
• Smart insulation blown into the attic once protective plastic is already in place
• Whole-home repaint discounted 20% when combined with ceiling work
Discuss these options during your estimate call; the platform recalculates in real time so you can weigh ROI instantly.
• One-call convenience: consultation, estimate, scheduling, and invoicing in a single platform
• Dust-controlled removal keeps adjacent rooms livable
• Licensed, background-checked crews familiar with Hillsborough County code
• Transparent fixed pricing backed by digital time stamps and material receipts
• 3-year workmanship warranty stored in your CountBricks digital project vault
Popcorn ceilings lower property value and hide your home’s potential. CountBricks turns a messy, disruptive task into a predictable upgrade. Schedule a five-minute voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation and receive a no-surprise estimate while you talk. Tampa’s brightest, cleanest ceilings are only days away.
A recent CountBricks client in Carrollwood owned a 1,850-square-foot ranch with 9-foot vaulted ceilings. The family planned to list within 60 days and knew the popcorn had to go but feared the mess. During a 12-minute voice call, our estimator captured dimensions, noted two skylights, and suggested upgrading to knockdown texture for resale appeal. The platform produced a $5,740 fixed quote on the spot, including:
• Texture removal and skim-coat
• Two skylight edge rebuilds
• Knockdown finish throughout
• Whole-home repaint in eggshell white
1. Day One: Containment installed, skylights masked, HVAC vents sealed.
2. Day Two: Popcorn removed, debris bagged, and disposed via local compliant facility.
3. Day Three: Skim-coat and knockdown texture applied with rapid-set mud.
4. Day Four: Prime, paint, and punch-list walkthrough.
The project closed exactly on the AI-predicted timeline. Air-quality sensors showed particulate levels 85 % lower than industry averages, and the listing agent credited the ceilings for a $17,000 above-ask sale.
• Schedule removal outside peak pollen season to keep windows open for ventilation.
• Combine attic insulation upgrades—plastic containment is already in place, saving setup costs.
• Opt for low-sheen paint to mask minor ceiling imperfections and amplify LED lighting.
• Store your digital warranty in the CountBricks vault; buyers love documentation.
If you are weighing DIY versus professional service, remember Florida requires asbestos licensing for any ceiling over 160 square feet that tests positive. CountBricks covers compliance, clean-up, and craftsmanship in one streamlined package. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to browse before-and-after photos, then lock in your project date through CountBricks.com/consultation. Your modern, market-ready ceiling is waiting.
