Re-caulk: the $200 Miracle
Every failed silicone line stripped out and renewed — mold's eviction notice.
Grout belongs on flat joints. Every corner, tub-to-tile line and fixture penetration should be flexible silicone — and in most Cromwell baths that silicone died years ago, inviting the black creeping lines every cleaner fails on. A full re-caulk strips every bead to bare substrate, treats any staining beneath, and lays fresh mold-resistant silicone with proper tooling. It's the cheapest transformation in bathroom care, and we include it in every regrout.
Cromwell notes
Cromwell's 80s subdivisions are all hitting surround age at once — the same yellowed unit in fifty houses on one street. In Cromwell we re-caulk hundreds of tub lines a year: Builder-grade tub-shower combos from the 80s and 90s dominate: one-piece surrounds, plastic trim, grout-free but ugly. Homeowners keep the tub footprint and gain everything by tiling the walls properly. A two-hour service that holds for years — if the substrate beneath is dry, which we verify free.
- Full strip. All old silicone removed mechanically + chemically, not skimmed.
- Every line. Corners, tub/pan joint, ceiling line, fixtures, niche edges, glass track.
- 100% silicone. Mold-resistant, flexible, color-matched — never paintable caulk in showers.
- Stain treatment. Shadowing beneath old beads treated before resealing.
- Included in regrouts. Standalone $120–$300; always bundled in regrout quotes.
Fresh lines across Cromwell
Grout systems we install across Cromwell — matched to tile, water and habits.
Flexible, dense, mold-resistant joints.
Stain-proof; the forever option.
Uniform color + stain shield.
Invisible protection, reapplied.
Common questions
New silicone won't bond to old — it peels within months, trapping grime in between. We strip to bare substrate first, every time. That's the whole secret.
100% silicone, mold-resistant, color-matched. Never paintable latex in wet areas — it feeds mildew and cracks with movement.
$120–$300 for a full shower/tub detail, often same-week. Always included free-standing inside every regrout quote.
Years, with ventilation and a squeegee habit. We include the 30-second maintenance routine at walkthrough.