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How Much Does Remove Ceiling Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?

Demolish an existing drywall or plaster ceiling down to the joists and haul away debris.

Remove Ceiling in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1.65 to $3.25 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 Washington, District of Columbia

$1.65 – $3.25

per sq ft

Prices in Washington are 5.0% 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

    $1.41 – $2.77 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.65 – $3.25 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $2.07 – $4.07 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 Washington

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.75 – $1.47sq ft
Laborlabor$0.57 – $1.13sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.20 – $0.39sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.14 – $0.26sq ft
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia

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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg

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