PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Pet Bathing cost in the UK
£20–£45 per bath. Typically £25.
A professional pet bath costs £20–£45 in the UK, with about £25 typical for a medium dog. A bath and brush for a small dog is cheapest, while a giant breed, a thick double coat or a deshedding treatment costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does pet bathing cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a bath and brush for a small dog |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £25 | what most people pay |
| High end | £45 | a giant breed with a thick double coat |
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 giant breed takes far longer to bath and dry than a small dog
- Coat type — thick or double coats need longer drying and more brushing
- Deshedding — removing loose undercoat adds time to the pet bath
- Extras — nail trims, ear cleaning and special shampoos may be included or added
- Coat condition — very muddy or matted coats take longer and may cost more
- Salon or mobile — a mobile pet bath at home usually costs more than a salon visit
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 pet bathing would have cost about £17 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a pet bathing booking includes
Takes: Thirty minutes to an hour and a half, depending on size and coat. Not included: Full grooms with clipping and styling, flea treatments and vet care for skin problems are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common pet bathing jobs
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How to pay less
- Book a pet bath and brush between full grooms rather than a full groom every time
- Brush your dog at home so less loose fur needs removing at the bath
- Take your dog to a salon for its pet bath, as a mobile bath at home usually costs more
Before you book
- Tell the groomer about skin problems or allergies before the pet bath
- Ask what shampoo is used, especially for sensitive or medicated skin
- Check the bath price for your dog's weight band, as many salons price by size
- If your pet is not calm with handling, you can book a shorter first visit
Pet Bathing cost: questions people ask
£20–£45 per bath, with about £25 typical for a medium dog. A small dog's bath and brush costs the least; a giant breed with a thick coat costs the most.
Thirty minutes to an hour and a half. Drying a thick coat properly takes the longest.
Only when it needs it. Many dogs are fine with a bath every month or two, as too much bathing can dry the skin.
No. A bath washes, dries and brushes the coat. A full groom adds clipping or scissoring to shape the coat.
Clipping, styling, flea treatments and vet care for skin problems are separate services.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK groomer price lists and grooming guides. They give a national range, not a quote.
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