Basic
$1.54 – $3.03 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 Seattle, Washington typically costs $1.81 to $3.56 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 Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove ceiling.
National average: $1.58 – $3.11 per sq ft
$1.54 – $3.03 per sq ft
Existing ceiling pulled down to the joists, floor covered, debris loaded and hauled away
$1.81 – $3.56 per sq ft
Room sealed with plastic, ceiling removed to the joists, nails pulled from joists, debris hauled, room swept
$2.26 – $4.45 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 | $0.74 – $1.46 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.74 – $1.46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.20 – $0.38 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.14 – $0.26 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local remove ceiling contractors in Seattle for personalized quotes based on your specific project.