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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?

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

Remove Ceiling in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $1.58 to $3.12 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 Baltimore, Maryland

$1.58 – $3.12

per sq ft

Prices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for remove ceiling.

National average: $1.58 – $3.11 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.35 – $2.65 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.58 – $3.12 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $1.98 – $3.90 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 Baltimore

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.72 – $1.43sq ft
Laborlabor$0.53 – $1.06sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.19 – $0.38sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.13 – $0.26sq ft
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland

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 costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg

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

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