Can you match my existing tile?

If the tile is still sold, yes. For discontinued tile, I can use a spare from your garage or find a close match, but it may not be perfect. Sometimes a few tiles from a hidden spot are swapped into the visible spot.

How long before I can shower after regrouting?

Grout typically needs 24 to 72 hours to cure before it gets wet, and sealing comes after that. I'll give you the exact timeline for your product.

Is regrouting worth it?

For cracked or missing grout in a limited area, yes. If grout is failing everywhere or tiles are loose across the whole wall, a retile may be the better answer.

Should shower corners be caulk or grout?

Caulk. Corners and changes of plane move, so a flexible caulk lasts longer than grout, which cracks.

Handyman service · Martinez, CA

Tile & Grout Repair in Martinez & Contra Costa County

Cracked or loose tile, crumbling grout and failed caulk let water behind the wall, which is how a small repair turns into a big one. I regrout small areas, replace damaged tiles, re-secure loose tiles and re-caulk showers, tubs and backsplashes. If water has already damaged what's behind the tile, I'll tell you instead of covering it up.

Get a Quote Call 925-257-2685

Insured local handymanOne person, one phone number

Based in MartinezServing about 35 miles around

Quoted before I startSend photos for a quote

What's Included

Regrouting cracked or missing grout lines
Cracked and chipped tile replacement (where a match is available)
Loose tile re-adhesion
Shower and tub caulk replacement
Kitchen backsplash grout and caulk repair
Grout sealing
Grout haze and stain cleaning
Floor and wall tile inspection for hollow spots

Grout versus caulk

Grout fills flat joints between tiles. Caulk fills corners and joints between different surfaces such as tub and tile. Using grout where caulk belongs is one of the most common reasons for cracking and leaks in showers.

Signs the problem is bigger than grout

Soft or spongy walls, tiles that sound hollow across a wide area, black staining that returns after cleaning, and water stains on the other side of the wall all suggest moisture behind the tile. That's worth an assessment before any cosmetic repair.

Pricing

I price each job by the size of the work, access, and materials, and I quote before I start. Single-visit jobs like this stay well under California's $1,000 limit for unlicensed handyman work. Send a few photos and a short description for a quote.

When I'll Refer You to a Licensed Pro

Water damage behind tile, soft walls, mold, a leaking shower pan, and a full retile are not handyman repairs. They need a licensed tile or general contractor, and usually go past California's $1,000 limit. I'll tell you if I find signs of that.

Bay Bilt is not a licensed contractor. Work is limited to jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials). Insured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: If the tile is still sold, yes. For discontinued tile, I can use a spare from your garage or find a close match, but it may not be perfect. Sometimes a few tiles from a hidden spot are swapped into the visible spot.
: Grout typically needs 24 to 72 hours to cure before it gets wet, and sealing comes after that. I'll give you the exact timeline for your product.
: For cracked or missing grout in a limited area, yes. If grout is failing everywhere or tiles are loose across the whole wall, a retile may be the better answer.
: Caulk. Corners and changes of plane move, so a flexible caulk lasts longer than grout, which cracks.

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Need Tile & Grout Repair in Martinez or nearby?

Send a few photos and what you need done. I'll quote the job before I start.

Get a quote Call 925-257-2685