Tile and grout cleaning costs $285 to $676 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $480 national average from 7,656 reported projects.1 Fixr separately publishes a $548 national average for steam cleaning and pressure washing a 260-square-foot room, within a $250 to $700 average range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated August 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on room size, tile size and material, grout condition, and cleaning method.
$480
national average (Angi)
$285–$676
typical range (Angi)
$548
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$250–$700
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Aug 2026) | $480 national average from 7,656 verified projects; most pay $285 – $676 | Per-square-foot range $0.50 – $3; add-on services priced below |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $480 average; $285 – $676 normal range; smaller or lightly soiled jobs from $150, larger or heavily soiled up to $1,170 | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $548 national average for steam cleaning and pressure washing a 260 sq. ft. room; average range $250 – $700; low-end $76 to high-end $950 | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated; average covers a defined job scope |
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish matching headline figures; the sibling relationship is disclosed above. Fixr’s average covers a defined room scope, and its figures are separately published with no shared sourcing stated.
Cost by room (Angi & HomeAdvisor, matching)
| Room | Size | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 60 sq. ft. | $30 – $180 |
| Kitchen (small) | 100 sq. ft. | $50 – $300 |
| Kitchen (large) | 240 sq. ft. | $120 – $720 |
| Living room | 340 sq. ft. | $170 – $1,020 |
Cost by room (Fixr, 2025)
| Room | Size | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen | 75 sq. ft. | $75 – $225 |
| Standard bathroom | 100 sq. ft. | $100 – $300 |
| Master bathroom | 150 sq. ft. | $150 – $450 |
| Average kitchen | 300 sq. ft. | $300 – $900 |
The two tables use different room sizes and are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. Fixr notes rooms over 300 sq. ft. or with both floor and wall tiles can run up to $900 or more.
Cost by method and service
| Service | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hand cleaning | $0.50 – $3 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Steam cleaning | $0.50 – $3.50 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Steam cleaning and pressure washing | $0.75 – $3 per sq. ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Grout-only cleaning | $0.75 – $1.25 per sq. ft. | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Cleaning and sealing, bundled | $0.75 – $5 per sq. ft. | Angi (2026) |
| Cleaning and sealing, bundled | $1.50 – $2.50 per sq. ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Grout restoration | $1 – $4 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Restorative cleaning (15%–20% above standard) | $0.86 – $3.60 per sq. ft., or about $575 per room | Fixr (2025) |
| Grout repair | $3 – $25 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Grout removal and regrouting | $5 – $25 per sq. ft. | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Tile repair | $1 – $50 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Tile refinishing | $4 – $12 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Grout recoloring | $1 – $2.50 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
Rows covering similar services under different presentations – the two steam rows, the two bundled clean-and-seal rows, and the two restoration rows – are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. HomeAdvisor and Fixr publish matching grout-only and grout-removal figures; the pages state no shared sourcing.
Labor and pricing structure
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $30 – $50 per hour | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Minimum charge | $100 – $200 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Flat rate, 150–250 sq. ft. room | $300 – $500 | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Flat-rate service bundles | $150 – $500 | Angi (2026) |
| Heavy buildup or neglected grout surcharge | $100 – $200 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Very dirty tiles in an average room | at least $100 extra | Fixr (2025) |
| Labor line (if separated) | $0.50 – $5 per sq. ft. | Angi (2026) |
All three publishers quote the same hourly rate and minimum charge – the Angi/HomeAdvisor match is between corporate siblings (disclosed above), and Fixr’s matching figures are separately published with no shared sourcing stated. Fixr puts a typical single-room job at 3 to 6 hours.
Sealing and repair add-ons (Fixr, 2025)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Grout sealant (standalone) | $0.90 – $1.73 per sq. ft., or $100 – $500 per room |
| Grout sealing, hourly | $30 – $80 per hour |
| Tile and grout repair | $30 – $80 per hour plus materials; typical job about $150 – $400 |
| Plumber for a leak behind mold | $45 – $65 per hour |
Angi bundles sealing, repair, or mold treatment add-ons at $150 to $500 on top of the base cleaning cost – a different presentation from Fixr’s per-item pricing, kept separate rather than compared directly.
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Tile and Grout Cleaning Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Clean Tile and Grout? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Tile and Grout Cleaning Cost (2025)