What does grout cleaning cost in Burnaby?
Burnaby tile comes in two very different flavours. In the towers at Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed, it’s usually big porcelain or ceramic tile in the kitchen, entry and bathrooms, with light grout that greys fast along the path from the front door to the fridge. In older houses on Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill and around Deer Lake, it’s often smaller tile in a back entry, laundry room or bathroom, with decades of mop water in the grout lines. Townhouses in Edmonds and Highgate sit in between. Here’s what each one costs to clean, and how to get the most out of a visit.
The price list
Tile is priced by the square foot, plus GST. It’s the same list across Burnaby and the rest of Metro Vancouver:
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Tile floors | $2 to $2.50 a sq ft |
| Minimum for a house | $300 |
| Minimum for an apartment | $375 |
| Grout sealing on floors (optional) | 40¢ a sq ft |
| Small shower (single shower, or tub with tile to backsplash height) | $150 |
| Medium shower (tub with tile on three sides to the ceiling) | $185 |
| Large shower (walk-in, custom tub, tile from tub edge to ceiling) | $245 |
Every shower price includes sealant. The technician confirms the floor rate on arrival, after seeing the tile and before any work starts.
Condo tile: why the minimum matters
Most Burnaby condos have less tile than people think. A Metrotown one-bedroom might have 60 sq ft in the kitchen, 30 in the entry and 40 in the bathroom. At $2 to $2.50 a square foot, that’s $260 to $325 of tile, which is under the $375 apartment minimum. So in a condo, the question isn’t really “what does it cost?” but “what can I fit into the minimum?”
Worked examples, before GST:
| Condo | Tile cleaned | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lougheed one-bedroom | Kitchen only, about 60 sq ft | $375 (minimum) |
| Metrotown one-bedroom | Kitchen, entry and bathroom floor, about 130 sq ft | $375 (minimum) |
| Brentwood two-bedroom | Kitchen, entry, hall and two bathroom floors, about 220 sq ft | $440 to $550 |
| Any condo | Add a tub surround tiled to the ceiling | add $185 |
If you’re booking the kitchen, add the entry and bathroom floors too. In most one- and two-bedroom suites they fit inside the same price, or close to it.
House tile: where the grout is darkest
Houses have a lower minimum ($300), but more tile in harder-working places. Back doors that open to the yard, mudrooms by the carport, and kitchens with a dog bowl in the corner are where grout goes from grey to black.
| House | Tile cleaned | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill house | Back entry and laundry, about 90 sq ft | $300 (minimum) |
| Edmonds townhouse | Kitchen and powder room, about 150 sq ft | $300 to $375 |
| Burnaby Heights house | Kitchen, back entry and main bath, about 280 sq ft | $560 to $700 |
| Same house, sealed | 280 sq ft of sealing | add $112 |
| Deer Lake house | Walk-in shower | $245 |
Rob confirms which minimum applies to your home when he completes the booking.
What moves the rate within $2 to $2.50
- Grout colour and depth of soil. A floor that needs a refresh is quicker than black grout in front of the stove.
- Tile size. Large-format porcelain in a newer tower has far less grout per square foot than the small mosaic tile in an older bathroom.
Natural stone such as marble, slate and travertine needs a gentler, non-acidic process, so mention it when you book.
Tower logistics
Tile cleaning uses hot water and a high-pressure rinse inside a covered tool, which keeps the spray off cabinets and baseboards, then extracts the dirty water. In a tower, book the elevator if your building asks for it, and tell us the building’s hose rules when you book. If hoses aren’t allowed through the lobby, we bring a portable unit instead. The floor is towel-dried at the end, so it isn’t left wet.
Is sealing worth it?
In a busy kitchen or a back entry that takes wet boots all winter, usually yes. Sealer doesn’t make grout stain-proof, but it slows how fast grease, mop water and grit soak back in, so the clean lasts longer. On a 130 sq ft condo floor it’s $52. In a guest bathroom that’s barely used, you can skip it.
Booking it with carpet or a couch
Many Burnaby homes want tile and carpet done together, and both can go on one visit. Carpet, couches and rugs are priced instantly online at $90 an area or seat before the current promo, plus GST. See our carpet cleaning costs in Burnaby for worked examples.
How to book
Showers can be booked online at their set price. For tile floors, start with tile and grout cleaning in Burnaby. The booking chat asks for your name, number and email, and Rob, our tile and grout services manager, gets in touch to complete the booking. The technician then confirms the square foot rate on arrival. We work weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4.
Common questions
Can cleaning fix cracked or missing grout? No. Cleaning lifts dirt, not damage. If grout is crumbling or cracked, we’ll tell you at the walkthrough that it needs regrouting.
How soon can I walk on it? The floor is towel-dried at the end. If it’s sealed, follow the time your technician gives you before heavy traffic.
What if the grout still looks dirty after? Point it out at the final walkthrough. If anything isn’t right, we fix it, or you get your money back.
Ready to book? See tile and grout cleaning in Burnaby, or call (604) 802-8500.