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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Portland, Maine?

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.

Remove Ceiling in Portland, Maine

$1.55 – $3.05

per sq ft

Prices in Portland are 1.0% 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

    $1.32 – $2.59 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.55 – $3.05 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $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

Cost Breakdown in Portland

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.69 – $1.36sq ft
Laborlabor$0.55 – $1.09sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.18 – $0.36sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.13 – $0.24sq ft
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Portland, Maine

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% below avg
Labor costsAt national average

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