1970s and 1980s homes
For ceilings from before 1986, we arrange sample testing through an accredited lab or inspector before any scraping. Lab testing starts from about $250. Positive results go to a trained abatement contractor.
Learn more →Popcorn Ceiling Removal in the Ranchettes, WY
Ceiling removal and refinishing for acreage homes north of Cheyenne, planned around rural driveways, larger rooms and county rules.
Get a Free QuoteAcreage living, seven miles north
The Ranchettes is an unincorporated community of about 6,199 people roughly seven miles north of Cheyenne. Around 82% of it is rural, mostly homes on acreage, and the median resident age is 50.1. Many owners here have been in their houses a long time and are now updating them, either to stay comfortably or to get ready to sell.
The housing is newer than in town. The median home in the Ranchettes was built in 1994, compared with 1976 for Cheyenne. That doesn't mean popcorn is rare, though. About 21.6% of homes were built in the 1970s and another 12.2% in the 1980s, so roughly one house in three dates from the decades when sprayed texture was standard.
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Two kinds of Ranchettes ceilings
Your home's decade decides the first step.
1990s and newer homes
Newer houses often have a lighter builder texture. We scrape, skim coat and prime for a smooth, paint-ready surface, typically $3.00 to $4.75 per square foot.
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Bigger rooms, bigger ceilings
Country homes often have great rooms or vaulted ceilings. Vaulted work adds about 30%, and ceilings over 9 ft about 15%. The cost guide shows how it adds up.
Learn more →County permits, not city permits
Because the Ranchettes sits outside Cheyenne city limits, building questions go to Laramie County Planning & Development at 3966 Archer Pkwy. We'll confirm whether your project needs a permit and handle the scheduling around the answer. On a rural property we also plan for parking, a longer carry to the trailer, and containment that keeps dust off floors you just had refinished.
Ranchettes FAQ
Who handles permits in the Ranchettes?
The Ranchettes is unincorporated, so building questions go to Laramie County Planning & Development at 3966 Archer Pkwy rather than the City of Cheyenne. Whether a ceiling project needs a permit depends on what the work involves. We'll confirm whether your project needs one before we schedule it and tell you what the county said.
Do you charge extra to drive out to the Ranchettes?
The Ranchettes is only about seven miles north of Cheyenne, so it is part of our regular service area. Pricing is based on the ceiling: square footage, height, whether the popcorn has been painted, and the finish you choose. Your free written quote lists everything, so there are no surprise line items later.
My home was built in 1994. Do I still need asbestos testing?
A 1994 house is much less likely to have asbestos in its original ceiling texture than one from the 1970s or early 1980s. Testing is still worth considering if the ceiling was added from older material or you aren't sure of its age. We'll look at your build year and the texture and give you a straight recommendation.
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