Lippage and uneven tiles
Tiles that sit higher than their neighbors catch toes and chip at the corners. Resetting those pieces flat on fresh mortar takes the lip out.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Batavia, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Batavia kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Technicians covering Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Tile and grout problems we repair in Batavia
Most tile damage is local, and so is the repair. Our crew in Batavia removes the cracked or loose tiles without disturbing their neighbors, sources a close match, resets them on fresh thin-set and finishes with new grout and caulk.
Tile tented or popped up in the middle of the floor
When tiles suddenly pop up, it is often because the floor was laid tight to the walls. We open a soft joint at the perimeter and reset the lifted section.
A single cracked or chipped floor tile
Chips and cracks from impact are the easiest repair: the old tile comes out in pieces and a matching one goes into the same spot.
Grout cracking, crumbling or missing
When grout falls out in chunks, it is time to regrout. We remove the failing material with oscillating and carbide tools and refill the joints.
Hairline cracks in the grout along a seam
Grout that cracks in the same place after every repair usually sits over a joint that moves. A color-matched sealant joint can solve it.
Hollow-sounding or loose tiles
Hollow spots tend to spread and then crack. Catching them early lets us reset a few tiles instead of replacing a whole area.
Water getting behind the backsplash
A backsplash that wiggles near the faucet has usually been wet for a while. We open it up, dry or replace the board and rebuild the area.
Cracked caulk where tile meets the counter
The joint between the counter and the backsplash moves, so it should be flexible caulk, not grout. We cut out the cracked material and run a new bead.
What the repair visit covers
- Inspection and tap testWe tap the floor or backsplash to find every hollow tile, note crack patterns and check the area for flex.
- Finding the causeBefore replacing anything, we work out what made the tile crack or loosen.
- Tile matchingWe source replacements by size, thickness, color and finish and show you the options.
- Substrate repairWe clean the bed down to a flat, sound surface and fix anything soft underneath.
- Setting replacement tilesEach replacement goes in flat and flush, bedded in mortar rather than spotted.
- Caulking change-of-plane jointsCorners, counter edges and perimeters get flexible sealant instead of rigid grout.
- Sealing and cleanupWe finish with sealer where it suits the grout and leave the kitchen clean.
Common fixes and parts
Ceramic and porcelain tileMost kitchen floors and backsplashes are one of these; porcelain is denser and harder to cut cleanly but very durable.
Epoxy and urethane groutA choice for busy kitchen floors where stains are the main complaint.
Color-matched caulkFlexible sealant made to match grout colors, used at corners and edges.
Cement-based groutSanded grout for wider joints, unsanded for tight ones; it usually benefits from a penetrating sealer.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesA thin layer under the new tile that keeps small slab or subfloor movement from cracking it.
What the work looks like in Batavia homes
Problem
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DetailBatavia kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen tile & grout repair
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. What bothered the owners most: a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. Finished kitchen: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included inspection and tap test, finding the cause, plus substrate repair.
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AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Geneva
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. The main complaint was a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included tile matching, caulking change-of-plane joints, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Geneva →
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AfterSt. Charles kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen tile & grout repair
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in St. Charles. What bothered the owners most: cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included tile matching, caulking change-of-plane joints, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in St. Charles →
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AfterBatavia kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: tile & grout cleaning
What changed: the same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Batavia →
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AfterBatavia kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →The repair visit
- Send photos or book a visitTell us where the damage is and send pictures if you have them.
- Diagnose and matchWe find the reason for the failure and line up matching tiles.
- RepairDamaged tiles out, substrate fixed, new tiles set; small repairs are often done in a day, with a return visit to grout.
- Seal and checkFinal caulk, sealer and a look at the finished repair together.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Batavia homeowners
How long does tile repair take?
Replacing a few tiles is often done in one visit, with grout the next day once the thin-set has set up.
Can you match old kitchen tile?
Discontinued tile is the hard part of most repairs. We search for a match, and if none exists we suggest an intentional accent instead.
Is it worth regrouting, or should I retile?
Solid tile with bad grout: regrout. Hollow, cracked tile across the room: talk about replacement.
How do you regrout kitchen tile?
It is removal, cleaning and refilling. The tile stays where it is.
Can a cracked tile just be filled?
Fillers help on a small chip in a low-traffic area. A crack through the tile usually needs the tile replaced.
Do I need a permit for tile and grout repair in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Batavia
Tile & Grout CleaningDeep-cleaned tile, restored grout color and a sealer that keeps it.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.