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Tile & Caulk in Crystal Lake, IL — Re-Grouting, Single-Tile Replacement, Bath Caulk
Bath caulk reseal from $185. Re-grouting from $4.50/sq ft.
Bathroom and kitchen caulk lines failing, grout lines cracked or stained, single tiles loose or cracked. We pull old caulk completely (not just re-skim), strip damaged grout, replace bad tiles, and reseal. Tile re-grouting is a real job that lasts 10+ years — most caulk-over-old-caulk jobs fail in 18 months.
Licensed • Insured • Locally Owned in Crystal Lake, IL • Serving 222 Communities Across Northern IL and Southern WI
Pricing
What tile & caulk costs.
| Bath caulk reseal (tub + 3 walls) | $185 |
| Kitchen counter-to-backsplash caulk | $95 |
| Re-grouting (per sq ft) | $4.50/sq ft |
| Single tile replacement | $95–$185 per tile |
| Shower full re-grout (typical) | $485–$885 |
Prices listed are typical for Northern IL in 2026. Final price depends on scope, materials, and access. We confirm before we start.
What's included
- Bath and kitchen caulk reseal (full strip + redo)
- Tub-to-tile and tile-to-tile caulk lines
- Grout repair — single line or whole shower
- Single-tile replacement (cracked, loose, missing)
- Mildew remediation on grout
- Sealing of natural-stone grout (granite, marble)
- Threshold tile and bullnose repair
What's not
- Full bathroom or kitchen tile install — that's a remodel
- Tile floor refinishing or sealing at scale
- Heated-floor system repair (refer to flooring sub)
Field work
Recent tile & caulk we've done.
Process
How a tile & caulk visit goes.
- 1
Strip the old material
Pull all old caulk with a knife (not just skim it), grind out failed grout to clean joint walls.
- 2
Clean and dry
Vacuum debris, wipe with denatured alcohol, let it dry 24 hours before applying new material.
- 3
Reapply
Re-grout with sanded or unsanded grout matched to your existing color. Re-caulk with mildew-resistant silicone.
- 4
Tool and seal
Tool joints smooth, wipe haze, seal natural stone if applicable. Don't shower for 24 hours.
From tile & caulk customers
What homeowners say.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my bath caulk keep failing?
Almost always because the previous caulk was applied over old caulk, or applied while the joint was still wet. We strip everything to bare surface, dry it for 24 hours, and re-caulk with mildew-resistant silicone. Properly applied bath caulk lasts 8–10 years.
Can you match my existing grout color?
Usually. We carry color samples from major brands (Mapei, Custom, TEC). For stained or chalked older grout, we can also clean and re-color rather than re-grouting from scratch — saves money on big shower jobs.
Is re-grouting a permanent fix or temporary?
Properly done re-grouting lasts 10–15 years. The trick is grinding out the old grout to full depth, not just skimming the surface. Most failed re-grout jobs are because someone tried to add new grout over old.
Can you replace a single broken tile?
Yes — if you have a spare tile from the original install or we can match it. We chip out the broken tile carefully, clean the substrate, re-set with matching thinset, and re-grout. About a 90-minute visit.
What if there's mold behind my tile?
If the substrate is wet or moldy, we have to pull more tile to find the source — usually a failed waterproofing or a leak. Once we know how far it goes, we'll quote the repair. Sometimes a small section, sometimes a whole shower-pan rebuild.
How long before I can use the shower?
24 hours after the last grout or caulk application. Don't rush this — water hitting fresh grout washes the polymer out and the joint fails early.
Where we work
Cities we do tile & caulk in.
Headquartered in Crystal Lake, IL (60014). We serve 222 cities across 9 regions in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Wave 1 launch cities below.
Need tile & caulk?
Call us or send a quick quote request. Two-hour minimum, same-week scheduling on most jobs.