PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Mobile Dog Grooming cost in the UK
£18–£80 per groom. Typically £40.
Mobile dog grooming costs £18–£80 per groom in the UK, with about £40 typical. A quick bath and nail trim for a small dog on your drive is cheapest; a full clip for a large, long-coated breed, a matted coat or a London address costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does mobile dog grooming cost in the UK?
| Low end | £18 | a bath and nail trim for a small dog |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £40 | what most people pay |
| High end | £80 | a full clip for a large, matted dog 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 dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Size and coat — a large, long-coated dog takes far longer to wash, dry and clip in the van
- Service level — a bath and tidy costs less than a full mobile groom with a breed clip
- Coat condition — matting means extra dematting time or a shave-down at a higher price
- Travel — mobile dog groomers charge more for addresses outside their usual area
- Region — mobile grooming in London costs more than in most other cities
- Several dogs — grooming two dogs at one address can bring a lower price per dog
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 mobile dog grooming would have cost about £30 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a mobile dog grooming booking includes
Takes: One to two hours per dog in the van. Not included: Salon grooming, flea treatment and vet care for skin problems are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common mobile dog grooming jobs
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How to pay less
- Book mobile dog grooming every six to eight weeks so the coat does not mat
- Have two dogs groomed on the same mobile visit, as many groomers reduce the second
- Brush your dog between grooms to avoid dematting charges
Before you book
- Check the grooming van can park close to your home with level access
- Tell the mobile dog groomer about health problems, nerves or past reactions
- Ask whether the mobile price includes nails, ears and any travel charge
- Check the groomer's insurance and grooming qualifications before the first visit
Mobile Dog Grooming cost: questions people ask
£18–£80 per groom, with about £40 typical. A bath and nail trim for a small dog costs the least; a full clip for a large, matted dog in London costs the most.
One to two hours per dog, depending on its size and coat. Your dog is in the van for the whole groom.
Often, yes. The dog is groomed one-to-one close to home, without the noise of a busy salon or a car journey.
Most vans carry their own water and power, but check before booking in case the groomer needs an outdoor tap or socket.
Flea treatments, vet care for skin or ears and dematting beyond the agreed time are usually charged separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from a published UK mobile dog grooming price guide. They are a national range rather than a quote.
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