What does grout cleaning cost in New Westminster?
A lot of New Westminster tile has been mopped for decades and never deep cleaned. The older walk-ups in Uptown and Brow of the Hill often still have their original kitchen and bathroom tile, with grout that has gone from light grey to dark. Heritage houses in Queen’s Park and Sapperton have tiled back entries and bathrooms that take the brunt of wet winters. Newer homes in Queensborough, Victoria Hill and the towers on the Quay have big porcelain floors in kitchens and entries. All of them get priced the same way. Here’s the price list, what typical New West jobs come to, and what moves the number.
The tile and grout price list
All prices are plus GST, and they’re the same as for tile and grout cleaning in Vancouver 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 a tub with tile only to backsplash height | $150 |
| Medium shower: a regular tub with tile on all three sides to the ceiling | $185 |
| Large shower: walk-in showers, custom tubs, tile from the tub edge to the ceiling | $245 |
Sealant is already included in every shower surround price.
Why floors are a range
Carpet is priced by the room, but tile goes by the square foot because tiled areas vary so much. The technician confirms the rate on arrival, after seeing the floor and before any work starts. What they look at:
- How dark the grout is. A floor that just needs a refresh is quicker than grout that has turned black in front of the stove or the back door.
- The tile itself. Smooth porcelain and ceramic are the most straightforward. Small mosaic tile, common in older bathrooms, has much more grout per square foot.
- How the job is spread out. One open kitchen is faster than a powder room, an entry and a laundry room on different floors.
Natural stone such as marble, slate or travertine needs a gentler process, because acidic cleaners can etch it. Tell us what you have when you book.
What typical New West jobs come to
These are worked examples from the price list, before GST:
| Job | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Condo kitchen and entry on the Quay | about 100 sq ft | $375 (apartment minimum) |
| Uptown walk-up kitchen and bathroom floor | about 120 sq ft | $375 (apartment minimum) |
| Queensborough townhouse kitchen, entry and powder room | about 200 sq ft | $400 to $500 |
| Queen’s Park house kitchen and back entry | about 250 sq ft | $500 to $625 |
| Same house, with grout sealing | 250 sq ft sealed | add $100 |
| Tub with tile to the ceiling on three sides | set price | $185 |
In an apartment, a small kitchen on its own lands on the minimum, so it usually makes sense to add the bathroom floor or the entry to the same visit.
What the clean includes
- A walkthrough and a test spot. We check the tile type and the grout’s condition, then test a small area.
- Grout cleaner worked into the lines to loosen grease, soap film and grit.
- High-pressure hot water rinse and extraction inside a covered tool, which keeps the spray off your cabinets, baseboards and walls.
- A dry towel finish, so the floor isn’t left wet.
Most grout comes back a long way. Grout that is cracked, crumbling or stained very deep may need re-colouring or re-grouting, and we’ll tell you that at the walkthrough instead of promising something cleaning can’t do. Every job ends with a final walkthrough, and if something isn’t right, we fix it.
Is sealing worth it in New West?
For kitchens, back entries and mudrooms, usually yes. New West gets plenty of rain, and the entry by the back door or the carport collects wet grit all winter. At 40¢ a square foot, sealing adds $100 to a 250 sq ft floor. Sealer doesn’t make grout stain-proof, but it slows down how fast mop water, grease and grit soak back in, so the clean lasts longer. In a bathroom that’s barely used, you can skip it. Shower surrounds already include sealant.
Doing carpet or couches on the same visit
Plenty of New West homes have tile on the main floor and carpet or a runner on the stairs. Carpet, couches and rugs are priced instantly online at $90 an area or seat before the current promo, plus GST, and they can go on the same visit. See carpet cleaning in New Westminster for what’s included. Our guide to carpet cleaning costs in New Westminster has worked examples.
How to book
Showers can be booked online at their set price. For tile floors, 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 per square foot rate on arrival, before starting. Start with tile and grout cleaning in New Westminster. We work weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4.
Common questions
Why is the apartment minimum higher than the house minimum? That’s how our price list is set: $375 for an apartment and $300 for a house, plus GST.
Do you clean shower walls? Yes. Tub and shower surrounds have set prices by size, with sealant included.
Can I walk on the floor right after? The floor is towel-dried at the end. If you seal the grout, give it the time your technician recommends before heavy traffic.
Do you do tile in New West businesses? Yes. Commercial tile has its own base price, $1.75 a square foot with sealant included, and Rob confirms every commercial job.
Ready to book? See tile and grout cleaning in New Westminster, or call (604) 802-8500.