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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Demolish an existing drywall or plaster ceiling down to the joists and haul away debris.

Remove Ceiling in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $1.46 to $2.87 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Remove Ceiling in Albuquerque, New Mexico

$1.46 – $2.87

per sq ft

Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for remove ceiling.

National average: $1.58 – $3.11 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.24 – $2.44 per sq ft

    Existing ceiling pulled down to the joists, floor covered, debris loaded and hauled away

  • Standard

    $1.46 – $2.87 per sq ft

    Room sealed with plastic, ceiling removed to the joists, nails pulled from joists, debris hauled, room swept

  • Premium

    $1.82 – $3.58 per sq ft

    Plastic containment with a zip-wall door, ceiling removed, joists cleared of nails and lath, HEPA vacuum cleanup, debris hauled

Cost Breakdown in Albuquerque

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.68 – $1.34sq ft
Laborlabor$0.47 – $0.93sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.18 – $0.36sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.12 – $0.24sq ft
Prices adjusted for Albuquerque local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Albuquerque, New Mexico

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.71-$1.40 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.55-$1.09 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($1.58-$3.11 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($1.58-$3.11 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs15.0% below avg

Material costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.

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