Popcorn ceiling removal in San Diego is regulated by the Contractors State License Board. The guidelines set forth by the CSLB for removing popcorn ceilings in San Diego also apply statewide.
In California, all contractors are required to be licensed if they are performing any job that exceeds $500 including labor and materials. California Contractors are classified and licensed by their specific trade. Popcorn or acoustic ceiling removal falls under two categories: Either a c-33 painting license or c-9 drywall license is acceptable for removing and refinishing your ceilings.
Be aware that neither of these licenses permit the removal of popcorn ceiling asbestos. If your home was built before 1978, the first step in removing your popcorn ceiling is to test it for asbestos.
If your ceilings do contain asbestos, they must be removed by a California state certified asbestos removal company and disposed of properly. I highly recommend using a local San Diego company for removal, especially if they do contain asbestos.
Beware! As a homeowner, you are responsible for seeing to it that the asbestos that is removed from your home has been disposed of properly. San Diego has several disposal sites across the county that accept asbestos and all professional removal companies will provide you with a receipt of disposal so that you have proof that the asbestos was not just dumped in the trash.
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