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The Grout Doctor

Ceramic Tile, Floor Cleaning and Waxing, Handyman Services,

About us

Our mission is to create the most recognized and respected national tile, grout and natural stone restoration system in our industry by renewing existing grout and tile to its original beauty. Our mission will be achieved by: - Offering only well-trained, highly skilled and insured franchisees to restore your tile, grout and natural stone; - Committing to the education of each client about the tile, stone and grout in their home, thus enabling them to make informed decisions; - Using environmentally safe products in the services we perform for you when restoring the health of your grout; - Offering maintenance products that are also environmentally safe to maintain the beauty of your restored tile or stone and reduce your cleaning time; - Providing the very best customer service experience. In fulfilling our mission, we help homeowners maximize their enjoyment of the beauty of their grout, tile and stone while minimizing maintenance. OWNER-OPERATED. 1 Technician: Starlynne Start. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES WILL APPLY.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Grout Services – Installation, Regrouting, Caulking & Recaulking, Cleaning, Sealing, & Recoloring. Ceramic Tile - Repair & Replacement. Natural Stone Cleaning & Sealing - Travertine, Marble, Limestone, Terrazzo, Slate, & Granite. Minor Wall Repair.

Services we don't offer

Stone Refinishing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8446 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
9%
3
4%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 176-200 of 446 reviews

Edwin M.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Great work and reasonable prices. Always on time. You may have to set up the appointment into the future a bit because his company is in demand.
Description of Work: We have used John smart and the Grout Doctor 2 times now. Both times the estimate and the final price were right on. His work is excellent. He cleans up afterwards like the pro he is. Both times we used the Grout Dr was to re-grout and clean the shower tiles, The showers looked new after John finished the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Scott T.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They showed up on time and even did some work that was not included in the original estimate at no extra charge. I was truly impressed.
Description of Work: Re grout master bath shower and tub area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Phiilip Robyn G.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
He was very good. I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used The Grout Doctor for ceramic tile. He grouted some shower walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Greg S.
12/2012
3.0
ceramic tile, countertops
  + 0 more
He came out and gave a complete bid recommending what to do. He came back two weeks later and performed the work. He was on time and the quality of the work was very good. However, he was a bit unkempt in his work habits. He left streaks of grout in 3 places on the stair banister that fortunately came off with a sponge and water. He also smeared grout on one wall above a counter he regrouted. I tried to clean it up but the only way to get rid of the grout blemish was to repaint that area. His work was good value and good quality but the grout smears were a turn off.
Description of Work: Cleaned shower tile and grout and recaulked. Cleaned limestone countertop in bathroom. Resealed and caulked. Cleaned and regrouted kitchen tile countertop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$240

Kimberly M.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
We bought a Big Deal coupon for 300 SF of tile and grout cleaning... and then forgot about it. Three months before it was due to expire, John emailed to remind me to schedule the appointment. The day of the appointment, he showed up on time, and completed the work and cleanup within a couple of hours. The tile looks great, and without being asked, he also recaulked the joint between the bathtub and the tile.
Description of Work: Tile and grout cleaning of kitchen backsplash and bathroom floor and walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Fred S.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, floor cleaning
  + 0 more
We were satisfied with the Grout Doctor. We purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for 400 square feet worth of tile cleaning. We chose to have him clean the floors and sinks of 2 bathrooms as well as a tiled hallway. There was no heavy machinery, it mostly seemed like good old-fashioned scrubbing. He then sealed the grout of the areas that he worked on. There were a few things that he could not remove, like toothpaste from the kids on the grout, but overall, it came out well. We especially like having the grout sealed as we weren't sure how well it was sealed the first time around. We would hire the Grout Doctor again.
Description of Work: Cleaned 400 sq. feet of tile and grout.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Rebecca S.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Company returned my call within 24 hours and was able to come out and do estimate same day (worker, John, happened to be completing a job in my neighborhood and squeezed estimate in). Was able to schedule work about two weeks after estimate, appreciate reminder call made by office day before appt. John arrived promptly and was polite and personable. He completed work in a little over an hour. Thought work was well done and very reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Tub recaulked, also caulking redone in space where linoleum joins tub (had not request this piece so a nice bonus but had requested caulking to be redone in shower surround panels which was not completed in a few seams, however, think I go the better deal in the trade).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$97

Bill B.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
John was fantastic! He communicated well and was incredibly flexible. He came out and inspected my sink and shower. He advised me that it was in good shape and that I could easily do a couple of things myself if I wanted, which I chose to do. That's pretty amazing service. I would definitely use him in the future and would recommend him to anyone who needs grout work done.
Description of Work: John was fantastic! He communicated well and was incredibly flexible. He came out and inspected my sink and shower. He advised me that it was in good shape and that I could easily do a couple of things myself if I wanted, which I chose to do. That's pretty amazing service. I would definitely use him in the future and would recommend him to anyone who needs grout work done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Veronica W.
12/2012
4.0
ceramic tile, countertops, floor cleaning
  + 1 more
Excellent service and true professonalism. Grout around bath, sinks and full tiled shower cleaned and replaced where necessary. Tiled floors cleaned by hand. Can recommend highly.
Description of Work: Horrible grout in tiled shower was cleaned and replaced where necessary. All other poor grout was replaced and waterproofed, sinks, floors, countertops.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Trudy B.
12/2012
2.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
I was not at home, my husband (now ex-) handled the appointment. The work was done but in a very unprofessional manner. It shoudl have been caulked,not grouted. And the "new" groutwork I came home to bugged me for years every monring when I had to see it in the shower. Finally, another workman replaced the grout with caulking. I have no record of the amount I paid, or the date the work was performed. But I was required to fill in those fields, above, so I put in approximate guesses. They are my best guessimates, according to my recollection, but NOT necessarily accurate at all.
Description of Work: removed and replaced grouting between top lip of shower floor and ceramic tile wall of shower. Grouting was applied in a very uneven and sloppy manner, with smeared lines and corners. Later I learned that this seal should be caulked, not grouted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$150

Response from The Grout Doctor
We performed the work on the shower on June 30 2011. It was a Big Deal coupon, our invoice said we cleaned and sealed and Recaulked the shower. I wouldn't put grout between a fiberglass shower pan and the tile, it needs to be a silicone caulking. On the other hand, a tile floor shower it needs to be grout were it meets the wall. Once again I would like to tell my customers....If you have a question, comment, complaint please call me in a timely fashion". We will come back to take care of it. Thanks

Fred P.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Very responsive and professional. My wife did not know I was having this work done. When she came home that evening, she noticed the difference immediately. Worth the price of the service to see her reaction.
Description of Work: Cleaned tile and grout in kitchen and bathroom. Cleaned Tile floor, counter tops and shower walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Megan C.
11/2012
4.0
ceramic tile, countertops
  + 0 more
John was very nice and professional and completed the work in a timely manner. The job looked great. The only problem was that I had an Angie's List coupon for $150 for $270 of work, but when he charged me he only subtracted $150. After he left I realized the mistake. I emailed him and he was very apologetic and sent me a check for the $120 error quickly.
Description of Work: We hired John to regrout our shower and clean and seal the grout on our kitchen counter tops.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$265

Debbie H.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The white grout in the bathroom was stained by two little boys. It was restored to it's original bright white color. I had tried to clean it many times by myself but could not get the yellow stains out. I was very pleased with the cleaning job they did.
Description of Work: Tile entry, kitchen and bathroom floors were cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Justin K.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Went well. We had recently remodeled the shower and countertop and wanted to clean and seal the floor as well. Utilizing a big deal coupon, we hired the Grout Doctor to take care of this for us. He showed up promptly per our scheduled appointment and performed the job. Our floor and grout wasn't overly stained or dirty, so this isn't a story of an amazing transformation, but the improvement was noticable.
Description of Work: Cleaning and Sealing of bathroom floor (small 1" hex tiles).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

alison Y.
11/2012
2.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The job performed was not any better than any house cleaning service would have done. It was just for one small bathroom shower tiles and took Grout Doctor less than hour to finish the job. If I were to price the kind of job that was done, I would probably have spent $50 at most. I really regretted buying this deal and I don't even look at Angie's List deals because of my experience with Grout Doctor. The guy showed up all dirty and smelly too. Very unprofessional and the whole experience was unpleasant.
Description of Work: Bathroom tile grouting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$150

Debra K.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The gentleman who came was polite and worked hard. There were a few small areas that i knew would be hard to clean so I wasn't concerned when they did not come as clean as the rest of the floor. The service technician, however, was concerned about them and spent extra time working on it. Many thanks. A job well done. The only reason I gave professionalism a "B" is because the service technician was dressed in grubby, rumpled clothing - old, baggy jeans and a t-shirt. To be fair, I would be dressed that way too if I was on my knees scrubbing floors and bathrooms all day. I guess I would just prefer to see some type of company-issued clothing. Maybe just jeans and logo shirt. When I open my front door to a service call, I like to be able to tell that the person there represents a company.
Description of Work: I hired The Grout Doctor to clean the epoxy grout on my kitchen floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Christy L.
11/2012
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
So bummed, I bought a $150.00 Big Deal coupon for this grout service, but forgot to use it before it expired! I really want use this service, I will see if they will let me make a new appointment!
Description of Work: So bummed, I bought a $150.00 Big Deal coupon for this grout service, but forgot to use it before it expired! I really want use this service, I will see if they'll let me make a new appointment!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

alan F.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Prompt, clean, did what he said he'd do.
Description of Work: Renewal and cleaning of tile grout in two showers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Margie B.
11/2012
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
I purchased this Deal two times, because the first time around, it didn’t go too well. I felt like the man that came out the first time did about half the job, and didn’t do very well on the 2nd half. I bought the 2nd deal and hoped for another man to come out, but it turned out to be the exact same person, and we had the same issues the 2nd time around. I think he did a great job on the more straightforward parts of the job, but the more complicated parts did not go as well. I don’t feel like I got $149 worth of work, but closer to $99.
Description of Work: I bought 2 Big Deals for $149 for up to 300 Sq. Ft. of Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$298

Kristi O.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Gave us an estimate to regrout our master bath floor and repair the shower floor. We had remodeled the bathroom 6 years ago but big chunks of grout had come out in the floor. He looked it over and noticed some tiles were loose and that the grout was very soft so it probably wasn't mixed correctly for the remodel. We have heated floors so it was not an option to pull the tiles up and redo the entire floor because we would risk damaging the heated floor mat. He was able to remove and replace all of the grout to our satisfaction. The shower had regular grout cracks and repair needs which he also fixed. He was on time, worked efficiently, did everything he said he would for the price he quoted. The only disappointment is the color grout that he used in the shower and floor does not match our original grout. This is not a big deal on the floor since he replaced it all, but in the shower it is obvious where he did the repairs. Luckily our floor has a "marbled" looking tile on the floor so it blends. As far as price, we had another Angie's list tile company come out for a bid and they were going to charge us 3 times as much! I think they were planning to remove all of the shower grout as well, which really wasn't necessary. I talked to both companies to figure out why such a large difference and it came down to overhead costs, so I definitely think I picked the right company!! I would use him again for sure.
Description of Work: Regrouted master bath floor and repaired grout in shower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$430

Jason H.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and did a great job.
Description of Work: Walk in shower was cleaned and re grouted/caulked. I was told that there may some bleed though after drying (which did happen) and he made a second trip out to take care of the slight imperfections. Very happy!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$179

Mark B.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
He was very pleasant and friendly while doing the work. He didn't push me to have more work done and cleaned up nicely before he left.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal through Angie's List for 300 square feet of tile and grout cleaning and sealing. He did portions of two bathrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Rich G.
10/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
I don't remember the details now, but he arrived on time, worked at a good pace, gave me advice about how often I should reseal grout, and charged a fair price.
Description of Work: I used the Grout Doctor about 1 1/2 years ago to seal grout in my kitchen and bath. He was personable and fast, and gave good advice. It is about time for me to have this redone, and I plan to use him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Patricia D.
10/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The job was completed in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: I needed grout cleaned and sealed in 2 bathrooms, and some areas in kitchen. He did a fine job, and the cost was nominal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Rita S.
10/2012
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
He was prompt, focused and efficient in his work, and cleaned up very well afterward. What an amazing difference! We'll definitely use him again!
Description of Work: The Grout Doctor was great! We had about decided to completely remove our white tile kitchen counters and floor because the grout was so dirty looking, regardless of how often we cleaned it. He cleaned and sealed the kitchen counters and floor, as well as the bathroom floor - all for the $150 special advertised on Angie's list.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Contact information

10288 NE 129TH LN, Kirkland, WA 98034

www.groutdoctor.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Ceramic Tile,
Floor Cleaning and Waxing,
Handyman Services,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Marble and Granite,
Plumbing,
Bathtub Restoration,
Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

The Grout Doctor is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Grout Doctor accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Grout Doctor offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Grout Doctor offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Grout Doctor does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Grout Doctor does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Grout Doctor offers warranties.
The Grout Doctor offers the following services: Grout Services – Installation, Regrouting, Caulking & Recaulking, Cleaning, Sealing, & Recoloring. Ceramic Tile - Repair & Replacement. Natural Stone Cleaning & Sealing - Travertine, Marble, Limestone, Terrazzo, Slate, & Granite. Minor Wall Repair.
Stone Refinishing.

Contact information

10288 NE 129TH LN, Kirkland, WA 98034

www.groutdoctor.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM