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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Arlington, Texas?

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

Remove Ceiling in Arlington, Texas typically costs $1.53 to $3.02 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 Arlington, Texas

$1.53 – $3.02

per sq ft

Prices in Arlington are 5.0% 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

    $1.30 – $2.57 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.53 – $3.02 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $1.92 – $3.77 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 Arlington

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.73 – $1.44sq ft
Laborlabor$0.47 – $0.94sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.20 – $0.38sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.13 – $0.26sq ft
Prices adjusted for Arlington local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Arlington, Texas

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 costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs14.0% below avg

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

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