Tile and grout quotes vary widely because the work varies widely. A 40 square foot bathroom and a 600 square foot open kitchen are not the same job, and neither are lightly soiled grout lines and grout that has not been deep cleaned in a decade.
What sets the base price
Service starts at $169. From there the two biggest factors are total square footage and how much soil is locked into the grout. Small dense grout lines take longer per square foot than wide, shallow ones.
What adds to the quote
Sealing is the most common add-on. Heavy soap scum in showers, mold in wet areas, and grout color restoration all add labor.
- Penetrating grout sealer
- Shower walls and vertical tile
- Heavy soap scum or mineral scale
- Grout color sealing or restoration
- Furniture and appliance moving
Why the cheapest quote is usually the wrong one
Low-priced tile work is often a mop-and-scrub with a household cleaner. It looks better for a week and then the soil that was pushed deeper wicks back up. Extraction removes the soil from the property instead of relocating it.
How to compare quotes fairly
Ask three questions: is extraction included, is sealing quoted separately, and is the price per square foot or per room. Once you have those three answers, the quotes are actually comparable.
Bottom line
We give a firm price before any work starts, no surprises at the end. Request a tile and grout quote for your NJ home.