How much does tile & grout cleaning cost in Hong Kong?
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Key takeaways
- Most tile & grout cleaning jobs in Hong Kong land between HK$600–HK$4,200 — known locally as tile and grout cleaning (地磚清潔).
- No licence applies in Hong Kong; consumer recourse is via the Consumer Council and Trade Descriptions Ordinance. Marble care is a distinct specialist trade priced well above tile cleaning.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Tile & Grout Cleaning prices by job size in Hong Kong
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom + kitchen tiles Wet-area scrub with mould and scale removal | HK$600 | HK$1,000 | HK$1,600 |
| Small flat floors (400 sq ft) Machine scrub and extraction of tiled living areas | HK$1,000 | HK$1,600 | HK$2,500 |
| Large flat floors (800 sq ft) Full tiled floor clean across living areas and wet rooms | HK$1,800 | HK$2,800 | HK$4,200 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per sq ft | HK$2 | HK$4 | HK$7 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Hong Kong typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a tile & grout cleaning pro in Hong Kong
- Confirm machine scrub plus wet-vac extraction
- Identify the surface — many HK flats have homogeneous tile or marble (marble polishing is a separate specialist service)
- Get pricing by flat size or per square metre in writing
- Ask about bathroom mould and scale removal — humidity plus hard use makes this the main job
- Confirm clean water/slurry handling in small flats
- Get a receipt from a registered company
Red flags
- Acid products near marble or metal fixtures
- Mop-only 'deep cleaning'
- No extraction of dirty water
- Unregistered operators
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to HKD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: HK cleaning platform rates (Toby); Extrapolated from HK hourly cleaning rates.
Frequently asked questions
How long does tile and grout cleaning take?
A typical kitchen or bathroom floor takes 1-2 hours; a whole-house tiled floor half a day. Floors are walkable almost immediately after extraction, but wait 24 hours before wet-mopping, and longer if sealer was applied.
Should grout be sealed after cleaning?
Yes for cement-based grout — a penetrating sealer slows re-staining and makes mopping more effective. Sealing is pointless on epoxy grout (already non-porous). Expect sealer to add meaningfully to the bill and need reapplying every 1-3 years in wet areas.
How is tile and grout cleaning priced?
Almost always by floor area (per square metre or square foot), with a minimum job charge. Sealing after cleaning, shower recesses, and heavily stained or epoxy-smeared grout cost extra. Wall tiles are quoted separately from floors.
Is professional tile cleaning safe for natural stone?
Marble, travertine and limestone need pH-neutral chemistry — acid-based tile cleaners etch them permanently. Tell the company your surface type up front; stone-safe cleaning and polishing is a different (pricier) service from ceramic/porcelain work.
Can cleaning fix discoloured or mouldy grout?
Surface dirt, grease and most mould clean off well. Grout that is stained through its depth, or was never sealed and has absorbed years of dirty mop water, may only lighten. The fallback options are grout colour-sealing or re-grouting.
How is floor cleaning priced for Hong Kong flats?
Usually by flat size bands rather than measured area — a 400 sq ft flat's tiled floors and two bathrooms form a typical package. Marble floors are excluded and quoted separately by polishing specialists.
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