Regrouting a shower costs $1,500 on average according to Angi and HomeAdvisor; Fixr reports a $560 to $880 price range for the job.1,2,3 Angi (2026 data) and HomeAdvisor publish a matching $1,500 national average, with most homeowners paying $600 – $2,500 and reported prices spanning $560 to $3,100.1,2 Fixr (updated August 2025) puts the national average at $700 for regrouting an 80 sq ft shower of 3×6-inch wall tiles with a stain-resistant polymer additive grout, with low-end jobs at $400 (regrouting with unsanded grout) and high-end jobs at $2,400 (regrouting and recaulking a shower and bathtub).3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the shower size, the grout type, the tile, and local labor rates.
$1,500
national average shower regrout (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$700
national average – 80 sq ft shower, polymer grout (Fixr, 2025)
$10–$25
per sq ft, materials and labor (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$5–$12
per sq ft, materials and labor (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $1,500 average; most homeowners $600 – $2,500 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | $1,500 average; most homeowners $600 – $2,500; span $560 – $3,100 | Matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration between the siblings |
| Fixr (updated Aug 2025) | $700 average for an 80 sq ft shower with polymer grout; range $560 – $880; low-end $400; high-end $2,400 (includes recaulking) | Average carries a defined job scope |
The sibling pair publishes matching figures throughout, presented as published. Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing; where the publishers price the same work differently, the figures are kept with their own attributions.
Cost by shower size
Angi (2026) prices regrouting by tiled area; most pros charge $10 – $25 per square foot.1
| Shower size | Tile area | Average cost (Angi, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 25 sq ft | $400 – $1,700 |
| Standard | 25–35 sq ft | $560 – $2,000 |
| Large | 36–50 sq ft | $700 – $2,200 |
| Custom / extra-large | 50+ sq ft | $950 – $2,375+ |
HomeAdvisor notes standard square showers measure 32×32 inches and rectangular showers average 36×48 inches.2
Cost by grout type
Fixr (2025) prices a full 80 sq ft regrout by grout type, labor included.3
| Grout type | Cost per shower (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Unsanded | $400 – $480 |
| Cement | $400 – $600 |
| Sanded | $480 – $640 |
| Polymer additive | $560 – $880 |
| Epoxy | $720 – $960 |
For the material itself, Angi (2026) prices cementitious grout at $15 – $35 per unit, epoxy at $40 – $100, urethane at $50 – $120, and premixed grout at $12 – $160; HomeAdvisor prices dry grout at $10 – $65 per 25-pound bag and matches the $12 – $160 premixed range. Matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration between the corporate siblings.1,2
Cost by tile type
Fixr (2025) prices an 80 sq ft regrout by tile type, labor included; small-format tiles like mosaic carry more grout lines and cost the most.3
| Tile type | Grout used (as published) | Cost per shower (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Machine-made wall tile | Unsanded polymer | $400 – $480 |
| Floor tile up to 12 in | Unsanded epoxy | $400 – $500 |
| Polished or honed stone | Unsanded epoxy or polymer | $400 – $600 |
| Handmade wall tile | Sanded polymer | $480 – $600 |
| Floor tile over 12 in | Sanded epoxy | $480 – $600 |
| Glass tile | Sanded or unsanded epoxy | $500 – $800 |
| Tumbled marble | Sanded epoxy | $960 – $1,280 |
| Mosaic tile | Sanded epoxy | $960 – $1,280 |
Labor costs
Angi (2026) reports labor rates of $30 – $75 per hour for tile contractors, handymen, or grout specialists, with many pros charging a minimum service fee.1 Fixr (2025) reports $30 – $40 per hour, and attributes $360 – $480 of its $560 – $880 average job to labor – about 45% to 60% of the total, the remainder being materials.3 The publishers’ rates differ and are not compared directly.
Related and add-on work
Angi (2026) prices these add-on services.1
| Add-on | Average cost (Angi, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tile repair or replacement | $5 – $45 per sq ft |
| Mold remediation behind or around tiles | $10 – $25 per sq ft |
| Waterproofing membrane | $50 – $1,000 |
| Disposal of old grout and debris | $50 – $150 |
| Post-project deep cleaning or sealing | $0.05 – $3 per sq ft |
Fixr (2025) prices these related services.3
| Service | Average cost (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Minor grout repairs | $150 – $200 (minimum service fee $50 – $100) |
| Recaulking a shower | $150 – $300 |
| Color sealing grout | from $500 |
| Grout color paint | $20 per bottle |
| Silicone grout sealer | $1 – $2 per sq ft |
| Professional grout and tile cleaning | $0.75 – $3 per sq ft, or $30 – $40 per hour |
| Regrouting a bathtub | $800 – $1,200 |
| Retiling a shower | $2,620 average |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to regrout a shower?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report a $1,500 national average, with most homeowners paying $600 – $2,500. Fixr reports $560 – $880, with about $700 typical for an 80 sq ft shower.1,2,3
Can you put new grout over old grout?
No – both HomeAdvisor and Fixr state the old grout must be removed first, because new grout will not adhere properly over the old material and moisture can still reach the damaged layer beneath.2,3
Is it cheaper to regrout or retile a shower?
Regrouting is the cheaper service by every source’s figures: Fixr publishes a $2,620 average for retiling a shower against its $560 – $880 regrouting range.3
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does It Cost to Regrout a Shower? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Regrout a Shower? (updated 2026)
3. Fixr — Shower Regrouting Cost (2025)