Cost to Regrout a Shower

Updated: March 2019

Shower Regrouting Calculator

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Square Feet*

	Item details	Qty	Low	High
	Shower Regrouting Cost  Non-discounted retail pricing for: Non-sanded, polymer modified grout. Water mix. 30+ standard colors. Non-shrinking, crack resistant. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery.	129 square feet	$35.82	$256.45
	Shower Regrouting Labor, Basic  Basic labor to regrout shower with favorable site conditions. Remove existing grout - up to 4 linear ft grout per SF of tile. Mix and install new grout. Clean tile surface. Seal water exposed inside edges with caulk. For minimum area of 10 SF. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup.	129 square feet	$35.82	$256.45
	Shower Regrouting Job Supplies  Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to regrout shower including: fabrication and polishing disposables, manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants.	129 square feet	$35.82	$256.45
	Shower Regrouting Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Multipurpose cutting tool. Oscillating cutting tool. Grout mixing and floating tools. Daily rental. Consumables extra.	129 square feet	$35.82	$256.45
	Option: Remove Grout Cut and pry existing grout from space between tile pieces. Up to 4 linear ft of grout per SF of tile surface. Material cost includes dump fee.	129 square feet	$35.82	$256.45
	Shower Regrouting Debris Disposal Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris.	129 square feet	0.23625	0.26875
	Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks.
Totals - Cost To Regrout Shower
Average Cost per Square Foot

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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 120 square feet, the cost to Regrout a Shower starts at $9.59 - $24.54 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, size options.

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2. Specify Project Size and Options Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.

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NOTE: *Input the total of the finished surface area AND the area of any openings enclosed by the finished area.

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Unit Costs: How Pros Price

Unlike sites which blend pricing from dissimilar jobs, Homewyse estimates are based on the Unit Cost method. This method uses job specific detail for superior pricing accuracy and transparency - and has become an industry standard through publications and guidance of leading trade associations, including: PHCCA, the NKBA, the NECA, the AIA, and the ASPE.

Cost to Regrout a Shower - Notes and General Information

These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!

These estimates are NOT substitutes for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.

The cost estimate includes:

• Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
• Costs to prepare the worksite for Shower Regrouting, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
• Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Shower Regrouting jobs.

The cost estimate does NOT include:

• Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
• Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc).
• General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Shower Regrouting. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
• Sales tax on materials and supplies.
• Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

Cost to Regrout a Shower - Unit Price References

• Unit Pricing Data: Menards Tile, Stone and Supplies Menards, Feb 2019, Website
• Unit Pricing Data: Home Depot Tile, Stone and Supplies Home Depot, Feb 2019, Website
• Unit Pricing Data: BuildDirect Tile, Stone and Supplies BuildDirect, Feb 2019, Website
• Unit Pricing Data: Build.com Tile, Stone and Supplies Build.com, Feb 2019, Website
• Calculating Labor Costs The Journal of Light Construction, May 2006, Shawn McCadden
• The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
• NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
• Stone: Designing Kitchens, Baths and Interiors with Natural Stone Stewart, Tabori and Chang, Oct 2003, Heather Adams, ISBN 1584792906

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