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The Ultimate Guide to Tile Regrouting Prices
If you’d like to freshen up the appearance of your bathroom but don’t want to splash out on new tiles, regrouting could be the perfect home improvement project for you. Replacing the grout between the tiles is a popular job many people choose to have done in their bathrooms, and it’s a good way to quickly bring a tired looking bathroom or kitchen back to life. Over time, the grout between tiles can become faded, discoloured, mouldy or stained. Having it regrouted will restore the appearance of your tiles.
As well as simply aesthetic reasons, there’s also a number of functional reasons why you might choose to have your tiles regrouted. If the grout is cracked or damaged, then water can seep in behind. Over time, this could damage the tiles or wall behind them, and eventually lead to serious and costly damage. Crumbling grout could even lead to tiles falling off the wall completely. Another functional reason for getting this work done is mould. Once grout has become mouldy, it can be difficult to completely clean it, so many people choose to have their tiles regrouted if a mould problem becomes too big to tackle.
So, if the grout in your bathroom or kitchen (or any other area of tiles in your home) is looking a bit dirty, tired or discoloured, or if it’s cracking or damaged, then regrouting is a perfect project to look into. However, if you are considering this project, you might be worried about the cost. Is it more cost effective than replacing the tiles wholesale? How much will it cost for your bathroom or kitchen? What things make it a more expensive project?
In this article, we’ll cover the answers to all those questions and more, so read on to find out all about how much your tile regrouting project could cost as well as what kinds of things are likely to impact the price.
Tile regrouting prices
In the table to the right of this article, we’ve included some indicative prices for how much regrouting could cost in your area. Prices fluctuate across the country because of variations in the prices of labour and materials, so it’s important to take this into consideration. These prices are for regrouting the entirety of a medium sized bathroom that’s fully tiled.
For smaller bathrooms, expect to pay between £150 and £250 for regrouting. For far larger ones, this could be as much as £500 or more. Regrouting a kitchen splashback is likely to cost between £100 and £250, with similar prices for regrouting just a tiled shower area.
One thing that’s worth bearing in mind is that grout will become mouldy and discoloured more quickly in damp areas. This means you’re likely to need to regrout a shower area more often than getting the whole bathroom done. You don’t need to regrout the entire area, so if you want to save yourself some money agree which areas need regrouting with the tradespeople and ask them to just do those parts of your bathroom, like the sink splashback and shower, for example.
What affects the price of regrouting?
So, now you know how much your regrouting project is likely to cost, it’s also useful to understand what kinds of things could affect this price. Not every bathroom, kitchen or other tiled area is the same, so having a good understanding of how the specifics of your home are likely to affect the price is a great way to ensure you can evaluate the quotes you get for your regrouting job effectively.
Size of the area
As we’ve already mentioned, the primary thing that will affect the cost of your regrouting job is the size of the space that needs to be regrouted. Simply put, having a larger area regrouted will cost more. This increases both the materials cost in terms of the grout the tradespeople will need to buy for your job, as well as the overall labour and time taken. Many tradespeople will quote you a price per metres squared for the job, so you can measure up the area you’d like to have regrouted and use this to get a good sense of the price you’re likely to pay.
Type of grout
Generally speaking, the type of grout that’s used won’t affect the price particularly as most grouts are of similar quality and price. However, some specialist grouts, particularly those with anti-fungal properties, can be more expensive. If you have a specific problem with mould, this could add to the cost of your regrouting job. Reputable tradespeople will be able to advise you on the right type of grout for your needs.
Current condition
The current condition of the grout could also affect the price. Generally speaking, tradespeople will expect the grout to be in relatively poor condition as it’s being replaced, so don’t worry if your grout is mouldy or stained, cracked or damaged. However, grout that’s in especially bad condition could mean you end up having to pay a premium for your job. This means if the grouting is almost entirely missing, or crumbling to the point of entirely falling away, then you could pay more.
Type of tile
Again, this generally won’t have a sizeable impact on the price. However, large tiles arranged in square patterns will generally be slightly cheaper to have regrouted, as it’s an easier and quicker process. Small tiles require more time and effort to regrout, and mosaic patterns may also attract a premium price for regrouting due to the fiddly nature of the work.
If you’re looking to have your bathroom, kitchen or other tiled area regrouted, then use HaMuch to get quotes from reputable tiling companies in your area. Getting a range of quotes will make sure you get the best price for your project – don’t simply approach one company and accept that price. Shopping around for the best deal is a great way to save money on any home improvement project.