Handyman · SOC 49-9071

Tub Surround Caulk & Spot Regrout cost

Looking up tub surround caulk & spot regrout cost? Start here: national mid planning estimate $239 before you type a ZIP, built from OEWS 49-9071 wages and the assumptions below — not lead-gen marketplace price tables.

General maintenance labor is mostly hours — materials bands stay thin unless the job includes a big fixture. For Tub Surround Caulk & Spot Regrout we use mid hours of 3.5 and materials around $35, then apply the same 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× labor markup schedule as every other Fairange job.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
2.0 / 3.5 / 6.0
Materials band
$15 – $70
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$239

recaulk tub/shower perimeter and spot-regrout failing lines on a typical alcove surround (not full tear-out or reglaze). National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $25.86/hr (SOC 49-9071).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071): $25.86/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 3.5 hours × $25.86 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $35 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $83 – $239 – $627.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $15 / $35 / $70 (recaulk tub/shower perimeter and spot-regrout failing lines on a typical alcove surround (not full tear-out or reglaze)). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

GE Tub & Tile Silicone 1 ~$9.48 (317805332); Polyblend sanded grout 25 lb ~$13.48; HDX tile repair kit ~$6.97 (203714505). Full reglaze / tear-out out of band.

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

On-site labor for the stated scope and light consumables in the materials band.

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Tub Surround Caulk & Spot Regrout FAQ

How much does tub surround caulk & spot regrout cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $239 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071, national mean $25.86/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 2.0 / 3.5 / 6.0. Materials band $15 / $35 / $70 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: GE Tub & Tile Silicone 1 ~$9.48 (317805332); Polyblend sanded grout 25 lb ~$13.48; HDX tile repair kit ~$6.97 (203714505). Full reglaze / tear-out out of band.. Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

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