Wallpaper Removal Prices. If you have old wallpaper in your home and are having paint applied instead, you will first need to remove the original wallpaper. Wallpaper Removal Costs. Removing wallpaper is a very case-by case job. Some contractors charge by the square foot, others by the roll, some per hour and some by room or the entire home. If being charged by the square foot, prices will range from $2-$20/square foot or more for difficult jobs. Per roll, expect to pay $10-$12. Get free bids for your wallpaper removal project from multiple local painting contractors. CostOwl.com has partnered with ServiceMagic to provide you with this service. 1  Most contractors follow a basic procedure when removing wallpaper. 2  The cost of an estimate should include all labor and the removal of the old wallpaper, though make sure what is specified in the contract before the work begins. For those brave enough to try and tackle wallpaper removal, wikiHow offers a step-by-step procedure.