PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Ironing Service cost in the UK
£13–£20 per hour. Typically £16.
An ironing service costs £13 to £20 an hour, and about £16 is typical. Collection and delivery, per-item or per-kilo pricing, shirts on hangers and a London address move the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does ironing service cost in the UK?
| Low end | £13 | a large weekly basket |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £16 | what most people pay |
| High end | £20 | next-day ironing in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Hourly or per item — an ironing service charging per shirt can cost more for small loads
- Collection and delivery — an ironing service may add a charge for pickup and drop-off
- Garment type — linen, pleats and delicate fabrics take longer to iron
- Volume — a large weekly basket often gets a better ironing rate
- Location — London ironing services charge more than those in other towns
- Turnaround — next-day or same-day ironing costs extra
WHAT YOU GET
What an ironing service visit includes
Takes: Usually charged by the hour; a typical basket takes one to three hours. Not included: Washing, dry cleaning, repairs and delivery outside the service area are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common ironing service jobs
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Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
How to pay less
- Book a regular weekly ironing service, which often comes at a lower rate
- Hang clothes straight from the wash to cut ironing time
- Drop off and collect yourself if the ironing service charges for delivery
Before you book
- Agree whether the ironing service charges per hour, per item or per kilo
- If you employ an ironer directly, pay at least the National Living Wage
- Point out delicate garments and anything you do not want ironed
- Check how lost or damaged items are handled by the ironing service
Ironing Service cost: questions people ask
Usually £13 to £20 an hour, with about £16 typical. Per-item pricing can cost more for small loads.
A typical basket takes one to three hours depending on what is in it. Shirts take longest.
Per hour is usually cheaper for large mixed loads, while per item suits a few shirts.
Many offer washing and ironing together, priced per load or per kilo.
Washing, dry cleaning and delivery are usually extra. Repairs are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from a published UK ironing price guide and national quote data. Rates below the National Living Wage are not used as the floor.
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