Tub and shower caulking and grout repair in Long Island City
Old, stained caulk cut out and replaced. Cracked or missing grout repaired, so water stays where it belongs.
Caulk that's peeling, black at the edges or pulling away from the tub lets water behind the tile. In Long Island City, Queens bathrooms the fix is the same: cut the old bead out completely, clean and dry the joint, and lay a new bead of mildew-resistant silicone — never fresh caulk over old. Small grout repairs follow the same idea: rake out what's cracked, then regrout.
What’s included
- Tub and shower recaulking
- Old caulk fully removed, joint cleaned and dried
- Kitchen backsplash and sink-edge caulking
- Small grout repairs and regrouted sections
- Mildew-resistant silicone
- Interior window and trim caulking
Recaulk or regrout?
Caulk goes where two surfaces meet and move — tub to tile, and the inside corners. Grout fills the joints between tiles. A peeling corner needs caulk; crumbling lines between tiles need grout. Plenty of bathrooms need a little of both.
Renters
In a rental, caulking may be the landlord's call. Ask management first. If they tell you to handle it, we can do the job.
Useful to send us
- Photos of the tub or shower joints
- Roughly how much grout is cracked or missing
- Whether water is getting behind the tile or into the ceiling below
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Leaks from supply or drain lines, or anything behind the wall — that's a licensed plumber.
- Mold beyond surface mildew on the caulk — that's a job for a licensed mold professional.
- Full retiling.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
How often should you recaulk a bathtub?
When the caulk peels, cracks, pulls away from the tub, or stays black after cleaning. A bathroom with a working exhaust fan keeps silicone looking good longer.
How long does it take to recaulk a bathtub?
The work itself is part of one visit. The new silicone then needs time to cure before the shower is used — the product label gives the exact time, often around a day.
Who is responsible for shower caulking in a rental?
It depends on your lease and your building. Ask management first; if they tell you to handle it, we can do the job.
Related jobs
Paint touch-ups
Small areas brought back to match — after a patch, after a mount comes down, or before a walk-through.
Grab bars
Bathroom and hallway grab bars fastened through tile into studs, blocking or masonry — never into bare drywall.
Move-in & move-out repairs
Moving out: holes patched and touched up before the walk-through. Moving in: rods, shelves, TV and furniture in one visit.
Send a photo. Get a quote.
Describe the job and your building's rules. You get a quote before we start.