When you call The Grout Medic into your home you should expect a proven and trusted expert professional who will know what they are doing, treat your home as if it were their own, and who provides a level of customer service to meet and delight you. From your first contact with our company, throughout the work, and every time you need us, our focus will remain making the spaces on which we work, once again, beautiful.
"Thank you to Ricardo who did such a perfect job with our two bathrooms. he was efficient, professional, and kind. I highly recommend the Grout Medic, and especially Ricardo."
Abraham F on January 2025
When you call The Grout Medic into your home you should expect a proven and trusted expert professional who will know what they are doing, treat your home as if it were their own, and who provides a level of customer service to meet and delight you. From your first contact with our company, throughout the work, and every time you need us, our focus will remain making the spaces on which we work, once again, beautiful.
"Thank you to Ricardo who did such a perfect job with our two bathrooms. he was efficient, professional, and kind. I highly recommend the Grout Medic, and especially Ricardo."
Abraham F on January 2025
With a knack for excellence, The Grout Medic of West/Southwest Chicagoland, can handle all your residential and commercial tile, grout, natural stone and reglazing needs big or small. Call us today and let us be your 1 stop solution.
"Pro did a really nice job!!! Price reasonable"
Cindy V on April 2025
With a knack for excellence, The Grout Medic of West/Southwest Chicagoland, can handle all your residential and commercial tile, grout, natural stone and reglazing needs big or small. Call us today and let us be your 1 stop solution.
"Pro did a really nice job!!! Price reasonable"
Cindy V on April 2025
The Grout Guys believe in providing only the best customer experience. With our family owned business, you can expect us to give it our all. Please don’t spend thousands of dollars replacing your shower, tub, kitchen floor, bathroom floor, or backsplash. Let The Grout Guys take care of all of your needs for a fraction of the cost! The Grout Guys provide an alternative to replacing existing tile and grout with our professional restoration techniques. Our system is designed to renew, protect, and restore your tile and grout to its original beauty. We offer only the best materials and the most precise craftsmanship to make our time in your home worth every second. We specialize in the following: -Tile & Grout Cleaning -Tile & Grout Sealing -Grout Repair & Replacement -Caulk Repair & Replacement -Mold & Mildew Removal -Grout Color Staining
"Eric was prompt in coming out for an estimate and was very thorough with explaining the process and quote. Mike showed up on time and made sure I liked the color of the grout before finishing. I was nervous I picked the wrong color but it turned out even better than I expected. Mike did a great job and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend this company and would hire them again."
Charlene R on December 2024
The Grout Guys believe in providing only the best customer experience. With our family owned business, you can expect us to give it our all. Please don’t spend thousands of dollars replacing your shower, tub, kitchen floor, bathroom floor, or backsplash. Let The Grout Guys take care of all of your needs for a fraction of the cost! The Grout Guys provide an alternative to replacing existing tile and grout with our professional restoration techniques. Our system is designed to renew, protect, and restore your tile and grout to its original beauty. We offer only the best materials and the most precise craftsmanship to make our time in your home worth every second. We specialize in the following: -Tile & Grout Cleaning -Tile & Grout Sealing -Grout Repair & Replacement -Caulk Repair & Replacement -Mold & Mildew Removal -Grout Color Staining
"Eric was prompt in coming out for an estimate and was very thorough with explaining the process and quote. Mike showed up on time and made sure I liked the color of the grout before finishing. I was nervous I picked the wrong color but it turned out even better than I expected. Mike did a great job and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend this company and would hire them again."
Charlene R on December 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
Our focus is meeting your needs and delivering a quality result. We will make sure the job is done to your expectations and correctly. We are a family owned and operated business installing floors for the past 9 years. Our focus is mainly on laminate and vinyl. We also do Remodeling, Drywall and Painting.
"They were amazing! We’ve used them twice now and hope they are able to come back to do the rest of the floors. They are very professional and always start working the second they pull into the driveway. No stalling, procrastinating, or laziness. They work hard and the price is unbelievably fair for what they do."
David R on December 2024
Our focus is meeting your needs and delivering a quality result. We will make sure the job is done to your expectations and correctly. We are a family owned and operated business installing floors for the past 9 years. Our focus is mainly on laminate and vinyl. We also do Remodeling, Drywall and Painting.
"They were amazing! We’ve used them twice now and hope they are able to come back to do the rest of the floors. They are very professional and always start working the second they pull into the driveway. No stalling, procrastinating, or laziness. They work hard and the price is unbelievably fair for what they do."
David R on December 2024
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Everything went well"
Lance T on February 2025
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Everything went well"
Lance T on February 2025
Decks, drywall, general repairs/handyman. Big, small, SHIR can do it all. Veteran and Family owned since 2017. We pride ourselves in customer service! COVID19...No trip or service fees to come out. We are prepared to run emergency handyman services during the COVID19 outbreak. Your local handyman company provides exceptional service, with even better craftsmanship. We have been in this industry for the past 15 years. We take pride in our work, and back it with excellent customer service. Taking care of our customers and protecting their home is our top priority.
"We had a terrible, stressful experience with Sexton Home Improvement and Repairs, Inc. We terminated their employment because they did not follow building code when working on our home. We are relieved that another company working on our home caught the violation. It is upsetting that the financial integrity and safety of our home was jeopardized. They also constructed a very unlevel subfloor that had to be corrected. Rather than acknowledge or apologize for this error, excuses were made saying that the new subfloor ¨matched¨ the outer edges of the existing floor. A properly built floor will be level from one end all the way to the other, not just on the outside edges. This is a basic expectation of good workmanship. We were disappointed that even after showing the Sextons multiple pictures of the unlevel floor, the messy releveling process, and paid receipts, they still denied it was unlevel. Additional problems with this company included contradictory time frames for job completion. This created a lot of confusion for us about the job scope and estimate. Additionally, receipts for the ¨approximated materials allowance¨ were never submitted to us. This was troubling as the job was not completed, and we had to purchase the remaining materials to finish the job. These faulty jobs cost us: extra money, extra time to correct, added mess and inconvenience plus loss of trust in their company. Their lack of communication before termination (over a week) also added to this loss of trust. We have worked with numerous companies in the past, and this is the first negative review we have posted. We believe it is important to share our experience and reasons for not recommending this company."
JoLynn F on August 2023
Decks, drywall, general repairs/handyman. Big, small, SHIR can do it all. Veteran and Family owned since 2017. We pride ourselves in customer service! COVID19...No trip or service fees to come out. We are prepared to run emergency handyman services during the COVID19 outbreak. Your local handyman company provides exceptional service, with even better craftsmanship. We have been in this industry for the past 15 years. We take pride in our work, and back it with excellent customer service. Taking care of our customers and protecting their home is our top priority.
"We had a terrible, stressful experience with Sexton Home Improvement and Repairs, Inc. We terminated their employment because they did not follow building code when working on our home. We are relieved that another company working on our home caught the violation. It is upsetting that the financial integrity and safety of our home was jeopardized. They also constructed a very unlevel subfloor that had to be corrected. Rather than acknowledge or apologize for this error, excuses were made saying that the new subfloor ¨matched¨ the outer edges of the existing floor. A properly built floor will be level from one end all the way to the other, not just on the outside edges. This is a basic expectation of good workmanship. We were disappointed that even after showing the Sextons multiple pictures of the unlevel floor, the messy releveling process, and paid receipts, they still denied it was unlevel. Additional problems with this company included contradictory time frames for job completion. This created a lot of confusion for us about the job scope and estimate. Additionally, receipts for the ¨approximated materials allowance¨ were never submitted to us. This was troubling as the job was not completed, and we had to purchase the remaining materials to finish the job. These faulty jobs cost us: extra money, extra time to correct, added mess and inconvenience plus loss of trust in their company. Their lack of communication before termination (over a week) also added to this loss of trust. We have worked with numerous companies in the past, and this is the first negative review we have posted. We believe it is important to share our experience and reasons for not recommending this company."
JoLynn F on August 2023
Professional home improvement company with over 16 years of experience, offering high quality renovation and home repair services. We are fully insured and committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship. We offer a wide range of services from general handyman projects to large remodels and repairs. There is no job too big or too small. Simply give us a call and we'll work directly with you to give you the home solution experience that meets your specific needs.
"Nathan was amazing. Arrived on time every day and stuck to his time line. He let me know every time there was something we didn’t see and went the extra mile on the whole project. His rates are reasonable and he saved me a lot of time by providing materials for the job. I am definitely going to use him for my other bathroom. I like that my project was his sole job for the week and I didn’t have to extend the project with off days. He had a helper who was so respectful and kind. Both Nathan and Ryan were great with our dogs too. Very patient."
Leonard S on March 2025
Professional home improvement company with over 16 years of experience, offering high quality renovation and home repair services. We are fully insured and committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship. We offer a wide range of services from general handyman projects to large remodels and repairs. There is no job too big or too small. Simply give us a call and we'll work directly with you to give you the home solution experience that meets your specific needs.
"Nathan was amazing. Arrived on time every day and stuck to his time line. He let me know every time there was something we didn’t see and went the extra mile on the whole project. His rates are reasonable and he saved me a lot of time by providing materials for the job. I am definitely going to use him for my other bathroom. I like that my project was his sole job for the week and I didn’t have to extend the project with off days. He had a helper who was so respectful and kind. Both Nathan and Ryan were great with our dogs too. Very patient."
Leonard S on March 2025
Family Owned Since 1960! Our Mission and Goal is to provide a Healthy Environment in your Home, Office and Warehouse with a Professional and Pleasant cleaning experience throughout all of Chicagoland with our cleaning services. Established in 1960, Bella Custom Cleaning provides quality residential and commercial carpet, upholstery, drapery, blind, shade and mattress cleaning. We also offer flood restoration cleaning. We follow the number one recommended cleaning methods by all carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blind manufacturers. Serving all of Chicagoland-West and South Suburbs 708-579-3182 Dupage and Will County County 630-960-9422 Northern Cook County, Lake and Mchenry County 847-966-6731 All of Chicago 773-285-0850
"They did an amazing job! U"
Kristin B on October 2024
Family Owned Since 1960! Our Mission and Goal is to provide a Healthy Environment in your Home, Office and Warehouse with a Professional and Pleasant cleaning experience throughout all of Chicagoland with our cleaning services. Established in 1960, Bella Custom Cleaning provides quality residential and commercial carpet, upholstery, drapery, blind, shade and mattress cleaning. We also offer flood restoration cleaning. We follow the number one recommended cleaning methods by all carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blind manufacturers. Serving all of Chicagoland-West and South Suburbs 708-579-3182 Dupage and Will County County 630-960-9422 Northern Cook County, Lake and Mchenry County 847-966-6731 All of Chicago 773-285-0850
"They did an amazing job! U"
Kristin B on October 2024
Avanti Stone, winner of Super Service Award 2015-2022, is a family owned and operated business. Our customers happiness and satisfaction is our number one priority. We specialize in interior residential and commercial installations of counter tops, tile, stone restoration and repairs. We work with many materials from all over the world such as granite, marble, travertine, quartz, quartzite and various others. Avanti Stone also offers all types of exterior concrete services. Repairs and replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, decorative concrete overlays, epoxy finishes , and many more. There is no better place than Avanti Stone to help you beautify your kitchen, your bath and the curb appeal of your property!
"Tony and Juan did a fantastic job installing a kitchen backsplash. They were very professional and careful. They replaced some old caulk on my existing countertop and applied a sealant on top even though it wasn’t part of my quote. I highly recommend Avanti Stone."
Rochelle R on December 2022
Avanti Stone, winner of Super Service Award 2015-2022, is a family owned and operated business. Our customers happiness and satisfaction is our number one priority. We specialize in interior residential and commercial installations of counter tops, tile, stone restoration and repairs. We work with many materials from all over the world such as granite, marble, travertine, quartz, quartzite and various others. Avanti Stone also offers all types of exterior concrete services. Repairs and replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, decorative concrete overlays, epoxy finishes , and many more. There is no better place than Avanti Stone to help you beautify your kitchen, your bath and the curb appeal of your property!
"Tony and Juan did a fantastic job installing a kitchen backsplash. They were very professional and careful. They replaced some old caulk on my existing countertop and applied a sealant on top even though it wasn’t part of my quote. I highly recommend Avanti Stone."
Rochelle R on December 2022
You should regrout tile every 10 to 15 years, provided it is well-maintained with regular cleaning and sealing. Over time, grout can deteriorate due to exposure to moisture, foot traffic, and the use of cleaning agents. If you start to see cracks, discoloration, crumbling grout, or loose tiles, it’s a sign that regrouting is needed sooner.
The most effective way to clean grout involves a combination of powerful cleaning agents and the right tools. Using a dedicated grout brush intensifies the cleaning process, ensuring a deep clean. Create a powerful homemade solution by mixing baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap to break down deeply embedded dirt. After cleaning, reseal the grout to lock in protection and maintain its appearance.
You can't regrout tile without removing the existing grout and expect good, long-lasting results. You must replace the old grout when it begins to crumble and fail. New grout cannot properly adhere to existing grout, meaning moisture will still reach the damaged layer and cause additional water damage, which will be more costly to deal with in the long run.
Visible indicators, such as cracks, stains, chipping, and mold growth, signal that your grout is compromised and no longer maintains its bonding strength. If you notice these issues, cleaning alone won't restore the grout's integrity. In such cases, consider complete or partial regrouting to preserve your surfaces and prevent further damage.