How much does recaulking a shower cost?
A tub or shower area is $180 when your photos confirm the surfaces are sound, or +$90 as an add-on to another job on the same visit. A shower door frame, including a glass door, is $180, or +$90 as an add-on. Prices shown are labor only. Caulking typically has a materials cost of about $15 per visit, depending on the product used, which is added to your final quote. The pricing section on this page has the full menu.
Should the shower floor be caulked or grouted where it meets the wall?
Where the tile floor meets the tile wall is a change of plane, and that joint is usually caulked, not grouted. Grout makers generally say their grout isn't for movement joints or changes of plane. I usually recommend caulk at the shower base.
Should I caulk shower corners?
Inside corners are also where two surfaces meet. If the grout in a corner keeps cracking, that corner is usually a good candidate for caulk. Your photos will show what's there now.
Can you get rid of mold in shower caulk?
When mold is in or under the caulk, the fix is removing that caulk, cleaning and drying the seam, and applying new sealant. Mold on drywall or inside a wall is a remediation job, and I'll tell you if your photos point that way.
How long before I can use the shower?
It depends on the product, but in most cases, within an hour of the service being completed. I'll give you the specific cure time for what I used.
Do you recaulk glass shower doors too?
Yes, on a separate page. Glass enclosure leaks often come from the door, sweep, or hardware rather than the caulk. See glass shower door caulking and resealing.
