Basic
$0.98 – $2.93 per sq ft
Wallpaper scored and stripped with a liquid remover and scraper, adhesive washed off, walls left ready for prep
How Much Does Remove Wallpaper Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
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 Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.15 to $3.45 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 Wallpaper in Chicago, Illinois
$1.15 – $3.45
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove wallpaper.
National average: $1 – $3 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.15 – $3.45 per sq ft
Paper stripped with steam, adhesive washed off with remover and rinsed, outlets and floors protected
Premium
$1.44 – $4.31 per sq ft
Paper stripped with steam, adhesive washed until residue-free and rinsed twice, walls wiped dry, torn drywall paper flagged for repair
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.48 – $1.44 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.45 – $1.37 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.13 – $0.39 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.09 – $0.26 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.45-$1.35 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.35-$1.05 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.12-$0.36 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.08-$0.24 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Wallpaper Removal Cost - The Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Wallpaper Removal Cost Guide - RISMedia, RISMedia, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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