What a tile service agreement is for
Most tile failures start small: cracked caulk at the tub, a hairline in the grout, a loose corner tile. Property managers with many bathrooms and owners of stone showers value a set yearly visit that catches those before water gets behind the wall. It keeps you in mind for the next remodel.
What to put on a tile service agreement
- Bathrooms and floors covered.
- Grout and caulk inspection.
- Grout sealing on a cycle.
- Small repairs included and the limit.
- What is quoted separately.
- Price, billing and cancellation.
A worked example
A landlord with four rental bathrooms wants tile and caulk checked and resealed once a year.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly tile and caulk check, per bath | 4 | visit | Your price |
| Recaulk tub and shower joints | 40 | ft | Your price |
| Reseal cement grout | 300 | sq ft | Your price |
Regrouting and tile replacement are quoted separately. This is a template, not legal advice; confirm your state's rules.
Line items tile installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Demo existing tile and haul away | sq ft | Walls, floor, or both; disposal included. |
| Cement board or foam board backer | sq ft | Type and thickness. |
| Waterproofing membrane | sq ft | Sheet or liquid; seams and corners. |
| Shower pan, mortar bed or foam | each | Slope to the drain and drain type. |
| Wall tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Tile size, pattern and grout color. |
| Floor tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Layout and where the cuts land. |
| Mosaic or accent band | ft | Linear feet of the band or niche trim. |
| Recessed niche | each | Size, shelf and edge trim. |
| Floor leveling | sq ft | Self-leveler where the floor is out of flat. |
| Edge trim or bullnose | ft | Metal or tile edge. |
| Grout sealer | sq ft | For cement grout; not needed with epoxy. |
| Tile and setting material | sq ft | From your supplier with markup, plus waste. |
Terms and deposit language for tile
- Deposit. A deposit at signing pays for tile and setting materials ordered for this bathroom or floor. Confirm your state's rules on home improvement deposits.
- Payment. Balance due after grout has cured and the job is walked with the owner.
- Warranty. Stand behind cracked tile and loose tile caused by the install, and leaks through a pan you built. Cracks from the house moving or a subfloor you were not asked to fix are left out.
- Tile from the same lot can vary in shade; we mix boxes so the variation spreads out.
- Showers need cure time before use; the day the owner can shower is in the notes.
- Damage found under the old tile, like rotten subfloor, is priced on a change order with photos.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the start and end dates.
- List what each visit includes and how many visits a year.
- Add your price per line; the plan shows a yearly total, and a monthly figure if billed monthly.
- Fill in what is not covered and the renewal and cancellation terms.
- Check your state's rules, then print it for signatures.
Free tools for tile
The same service agreement for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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