Caulking costs $200 on average for a professional job, with most homeowners paying $105 to $290.1,2 Doing it yourself costs a few dollars per tube, plus $10 to $30 in tools.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the linear feet to seal, old caulk removal and local labor rates.
$200
average job (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$1.25–$4
per linear foot, pro
$65–$300
tub or shower
$50–$70
per window
What sources say
| Source | Average or range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $200 average, $105 – $290 | Handyperson at $50 to $150 per hour |
| HomeAdvisor | $200 average, $105 – $290 | Same figures as Angi, so one dataset |
| Yelp | Tub or shower $110 – $280 | Handyperson at $40 to $80 per hour; perimeter of a 2,000 sq ft house $750 – $2,000 |
Yelp is the independent view. Its tub figure matches the others closely, but its exterior perimeter range is far above the $200 to $500 Angi and HomeAdvisor list, so get quotes if you are sealing a whole house.1,2,3
Cost by job
| Job | Angi and HomeAdvisor | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| Bathtub or shower | $65 – $300 | $110 – $280 |
| Windows | $50 – $70 per window | $40 – $100 per window |
| Six double-hung windows | – | $150 – $350 |
| Home perimeter | $200 – $500 | $750 – $2,000 (2,000 sq ft house) |
| Walls (DIY materials) | $3 – $12 per tube | – |
Rates and DIY costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Professional, per linear foot (Angi, HomeAdvisor) | $1.25 – $4 |
| Professional, per linear foot, exterior (Yelp) | $2 – $4.50 |
| DIY materials, per linear foot | $0.05 – $0.20 |
| DIY tools (gun, finishing, masking) | $10 – $30 |
| Handyperson hourly (Angi, HomeAdvisor) | $50 – $150 |
| Handyperson hourly (Yelp) | $40 – $80 |
HomeAdvisor says pros often set a minimum charge even for small jobs, and that pre-paint caulking follows the same per-foot rate.2
DIY or hire
Caulking is one of the cheaper DIY jobs. Angi says paintable wall caulk needs no special tools, and removing old caulk is the main labor in a tub job.1 Hire a pro for a whole-house perimeter, hard-to-reach exterior seams or a tub with mold behind the old bead. Home Depot’s caulk and sealants category lists interior, exterior and kitchen-and-bath options.
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Sources
1. Angi — Cost of Caulking
2. HomeAdvisor — Cost of Caulking
3. Yelp — Cost of Caulking