Basic
$1.32 – $2.59 per sq ft
Existing ceiling pulled down to the joists, floor covered, debris loaded and hauled away
Demolish an existing drywall or plaster ceiling down to the joists and haul away debris.
Remove Ceiling in Portland, Maine typically costs $1.55 to $3.05 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 Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for remove ceiling.
National average: $1.58 – $3.11 per sq ft
$1.32 – $2.59 per sq ft
Existing ceiling pulled down to the joists, floor covered, debris loaded and hauled away
$1.55 – $3.05 per sq ft
Room sealed with plastic, ceiling removed to the joists, nails pulled from joists, debris hauled, room swept
$1.94 – $3.81 per sq ft
Plastic containment with a zip-wall door, ceiling removed, joists cleared of nails and lath, HEPA vacuum cleanup, debris hauled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.69 – $1.36 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.55 – $1.09 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.18 – $0.36 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.13 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Connect with local remove ceiling contractors in Portland for personalized quotes based on your specific project.