Can you regrout over old grout?
Not reliably; new grout needs depth to hold, so the old grout should be removed to a consistent depth before regrouting. A thin skim over existing grout tends to crack and flake off within months.
Regrout loose or cracked bathroom tile
Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service regrouts bathroom tile in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 10 square feet is EPA's rough cutoff: mold patches smaller than that can usually be cleaned up by the homeowner. (A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home | US EPA)
What regrouting costs
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | from $205 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | from $225 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | from $225 |
Regrouting in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Quick answers
Why is my bathroom grout cracking?
Grout usually cracks from movement or moisture: a flexing floor or wall, a missing caulk joint at corners and the tub edge, or water getting behind the tile. If the tiles also move when pressed, the backing may be failing and needs checking before regrouting.
Can I clean moldy grout myself?
Usually yes for small areas. EPA says that if the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet, most homeowners can handle the cleanup themselves. Larger growth or mold that returns after cleaning points to a moisture problem.
What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site
- Removes cracked, crumbling or stained grout with a grout saw or oscillating tool
- Resets a few loose tiles on sound backing and regrouts the joints
- Seals cement grout and recaulks the change-of-plane corners
How it works
- Check for loose tiles and soft backing by tapping and pressing
- Remove old grout to a consistent depth without chipping tile edges
- Regrout, clean the haze, and caulk inside corners and the tub joint
- Referred out: rotted backer board, a failed shower pan or a leaking valve goes to a licensed contractor or plumber
When to stop and call
If several tiles are loose, the wall flexes, or there is mold spreading well beyond the grout lines, stop scrubbing. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can assess whether regrouting will hold or the wall needs more.
What happens next
- The written scope and price come first; if the backing behind the tile is wet, that is flagged before any grout goes in.
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
Sources
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home | US EPA — retrieved 2026-09-23