How much does dog grooming cost in the UK?
Most dog grooming jobs in the UK cost between £25 and £90. The median is £58.
Typical prices for dog grooming in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Baths, clips, nail trims and full grooms, mobile or at the groomer's.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Bath, brush and nail trim, small dog | £25 to £40 |
| Full groom, medium dog such as a cockapoo | £45 to £65 |
| Full groom, large or double-coated dog | £60 to £90 |
What changes the price for dog grooming
- Size and coat. A large or double-coated dog takes far longer to wash and dry than a small short-haired one, and curly coats such as doodles need hand scissoring.
- Matting. A matted coat is slow and uncomfortable to work through. Most groomers charge extra for it, or clip short rather than brush out a severe case.
- Temperament. A nervous dog, or one that hates having its nails done, needs more time and more breaks.
- Mobile or salon. A groomer who comes to you, usually in a fitted van, costs a little more but saves the trip and the wait.
What is usually included
- Bath, dry and brush out
- Nail trim and ear clean
- A clip or scissoring to the agreed style
And what is usually not
- De-matting beyond a light brush, often charged by time
- Flea treatment
- Anal gland expression, which many groomers leave to a vet
- Advice on skin problems, which is for a vet
The one thing that saves the most money
Book the next groom before you leave. A coat groomed every six to eight weeks rarely mats, so each visit is quicker, cheaper and kinder than a clip-off after a long gap.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified dog grooming taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a dog grooming taskBrowse dog grooming taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £58 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £67.45 | £57.50 |
| Tasker receives | £43.70 | £55.63 |
| Platform fees | £23.75 | £1.87 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does dog grooming cost in the UK?
£25 to £90 for most jobs, with a median of £58. Typical prices for dog grooming in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes dog grooming more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.