Basic
$0.81 – $2.42 per sq ft
Wallpaper scored and stripped with a liquid remover and scraper, adhesive washed off, walls left ready for prep

Strip existing wallpaper from walls (steam or solvent), wash off adhesive residue and leave walls ready for prep, priced per sq ft of wall area.
Remove Wallpaper in Charleston, West Virginia typically costs $0.95 to $2.85 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charleston are 5.0% lower than the national average for remove wallpaper.
National average: $1 – $3 per sq ft
$0.81 – $2.42 per sq ft
Wallpaper scored and stripped with a liquid remover and scraper, adhesive washed off, walls left ready for prep
$0.95 – $2.85 per sq ft
Paper stripped with steam, adhesive washed off with remover and rinsed, outlets and floors protected
$1.19 – $3.56 per sq ft
Paper stripped with steam, adhesive washed until residue-free and rinsed twice, walls wiped dry, torn drywall paper flagged for repair
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.43 – $1.30 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.33 – $0.98 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.12 – $0.35 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.08 – $0.23 | sq ft |
Connect with local remove wallpaper contractors in Charleston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.