PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Cat Grooming cost in the UK
£30–£150 per groom. Typically £90.
Cat grooming costs £30–£150 per groom in the UK, with about £90 typical for a full groom. A brush-out and nail trim for a short-haired cat is cheapest; a long-haired cat with a lion cut or a badly matted coat that needs shaving costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does cat grooming cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | a brush and nail trim for a short-haired cat |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £90 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a lion cut or heavy dematting on a large long-haired cat |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Coat length — long-haired breeds such as Persians need far more cat grooming time
- Matting — a matted coat needs careful shaving, which adds to the groom
- Service — a brush and nail trim costs less than a full groom or a lion cut
- Temperament — nervous or difficult cats may need shorter, repeated sessions
- Size of cat — large breeds such as Maine Coons take longer to groom
- Mobile or salon — a cat groomer who visits your home may charge for travel
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical cat grooming would have cost about £35 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a cat grooming booking includes
Takes: One to two hours, depending on the coat and how the cat copes. Not included: Sedation for very stressed cats, flea treatment and vet care for skin problems are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common cat grooming jobs
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How to pay less
- Book cat grooming before mats form, as dematting and shaving cost extra
- Brush a long-haired cat at home between grooms to keep the coat free of tangles
- Choose a hygiene trim rather than a full groom when that is all your cat needs
Before you book
- Tell the cat groomer about health problems, stress or past reactions to grooming
- Ask whether there is an extra charge if your cat is matted
- Check the groomer's experience with cats, as cat grooming differs from dog grooming
- Ask your vet about severely matted or very stressed cats, as sedation may be safer
Cat Grooming cost: questions people ask
£30–£150 per groom, with about £90 typical for a full groom. A brush and nail trim for a short-haired cat costs the least; a lion cut or heavy dematting on a large long-haired cat costs the most.
One to two hours. Groomers often split very stressful grooms into more than one appointment.
Mats pull at the skin and can hide sores. When they are too tight to comb out, careful shaving is kinder and safer.
Only on a vet's advice. Most cats are groomed without sedation, but a vet can help with very stressed or badly matted cats.
Sedation, flea treatments and vet care for skin problems are separate. Severe matting may carry an extra charge.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK cat grooming prices and guides. They are a national range, not a quote.
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