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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Seattle, Washington?

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.

Remove Ceiling in Seattle, Washington

$1.81 – $3.56

per sq ft

Prices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove ceiling.

National average: $1.58 – $3.11 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.54 – $3.03 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.81 – $3.56 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $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

Cost Breakdown in Seattle

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.74 – $1.46sq ft
Laborlabor$0.74 – $1.46sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.20 – $0.38sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.14 – $0.26sq ft
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington

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 costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg

Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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