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It costs between $10 and $25 per square foot to remove grout, including both labor and materials. The type of work (shower tile versus bathroom floors, for example), width of the joints, material type you use, tile size, and work site conditions all influence the final cost.

You should only need to regrout tile every 10 to 15 years if a professional cleans and seals your grout regularly. You can maximize your grout’s life span by taking proper care of it and cleaning it regularly. If your grout is crumbling or you have loose tiles, you’ll need to regrout sooner.

It typically costs about $130 to replace a broken tile professionally, though costs may reach as high as $400. Replacing a single broken ceramic tile is a relatively low-end tile repair cost, but it can still greatly increase the price of a regrouting project. Local tile installers also typically charge a minimum fee for a service call regardless of the cost of the repair itself.

Bleach cleaners and hydrogen peroxide products all clean grout well. Use these with a grout brush for the best results. Alternatively, you can make your own homemade grout cleaner from baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap. After cleaning, don't forget to reseal.

You can't regrout tile without removing the existing grout and expect good, long-lasting results. You must replace the old grout when it starts crumbling and failing. New grout can't properly adhere to existing grout, meaning moisture will still reach the damaged layer and cause additional water damage that’ll be more costly to deal with down the line.