PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Dog Grooming cost in the UK
£20–£80 per groom. Typically £43.
Dog grooming costs £20–£80 per groom in the UK, with about £43 typical. Coat type and size matter most: a bath and tidy for a small smooth-coated dog is cheapest, while a full clip, hand stripping or dematting on a large long-coated breed costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does dog grooming cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a bath and tidy for a small smooth-coated dog |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £43 | what most people pay |
| High end | £80 | a full clip or hand strip on a large long-coated breed |
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
- Size of dog — a large or giant breed takes longer to bath, dry and clip than a small dog
- Coat type — long, curly and double coats need more grooming time than smooth coats
- Coat condition — matted coats need dematting or a shave-down, which is charged extra
- Service level — a bath and brush costs less than a full groom with a breed-style clip
- Hand stripping — wire-coated breeds stripped by hand cost more than a clipper finish
- Region — dog groomers in London and the South East charge more than elsewhere
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 dog 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 dog grooming booking includes
Takes: One to three hours, depending on the dog's size, coat and the service. Not included: Mobile grooming at your home, flea treatment and vet care for skin problems are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dog grooming jobs
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How to pay less
- Book dog grooming every six to eight weeks so the coat never mats
- Brush your dog at home between grooms to cut dematting charges
- Choose a bath and brush between full grooms for coats that grow slowly
Before you book
- Tell the dog groomer about health problems, nervousness or past reactions to grooming
- Ask whether nail clipping and ear cleaning are included in the grooming price
- Check the groomer's insurance and whether they hold a grooming qualification
- Check your dog is microchipped and wears an up-to-date tag, as the law requires, before the grooming appointment
Dog Grooming cost: questions people ask
£20–£80 per groom, with about £43 typical. A bath and tidy for a small smooth-coated dog costs the least; a full clip or hand strip on a large long-coated breed costs the most.
One to three hours, depending on the size, coat and condition of the dog. A matted coat takes longer.
No licence is needed to groom dogs in the UK, but groomers must still follow animal welfare law. Qualifications and insurance are worth asking about.
Long and curly coats usually need a groom every six to eight weeks. Smooth coats need much less, often just a bath and nail trim.
Mobile grooming, flea treatments and vet care for skin or ear problems are separate. Dematting may be charged extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, worked out from published UK dog grooming price guides. They show a national range, not a quote.
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