what are mobile detailers charging?

[Vegas Transplant]

^^^ I agree.

Wash
Jambs
Clay
Wipe down interior/windows
Vac
One step - OPS

Upcharge with OOS - no charge if maint.

3.5 ave. - 5 hours tops...sedan $129.99

2500 HD crew cab near Tanglewood Mall...relocated from Vegas.
Two bills for full detail. Never more than a polish, seal , and wax of her choice (email 2 weeks prior) and minor dog hair and dander. Long time friend.

Upsell and maintenance is key.

[AC in OC]

The one that comes to my office park every week charges $20 for regular cars & $25 for trucks/SUV's, etc. They do a hand wash, clean wheels, dress tires, clean windows, vacuum interior & dust interior surfaces.

They do a really good job for the price, considering it's about the same price as the regular businesses, who do an utterly crappy job.

So to be competitive, a good price range for a similar service should be $20 on the low side & $30 on the higher side.

[jgibson2980]

That's what i was thinking . About 20 to 30 dollers for a basic wash and then up sell if possible and make a variety of packages like ones with express waxes and hand waxes and so on .

[SeaJay's]

I would do some research for your area. Pricing varies drastically depending upon your experience, the market your in, and your quality of work.

Call around to local detail shops and mobile detailers. Look at websites, etc.

This will give you a decent idea of at least where to start with your pricing. You don't want to be the lowest and you don't want to be the highest. Some where in the middle will be perfect.

[WickedLou9]

Originally Posted by Robert8194

I'm certainly not an expert on pricing but that sounds way too low.

really. It costs 15 bucks to take my car to an automatic wash. I would expect to pay at least double for a hand wash.

[jgibson2980]

Im off today due to rain here in salem va so i believe ill do some research . Ill let you guys know what i come up with . Thanks everyone .

[flat-top]

I charge $20 an hour. I have a friend that brings me dirty cars that have been 8, 10, 15, and 17 hours to:
wash, clay, correct, wax, seal, vacuum, tires, wheels, etc.
I use a porter cable 7424.
If the prices gets too high, I'll cut them a deal.

[JonFD]

Detail shops in my area (The Last Detail, Final Touch) for full details charge anywhere from $225-$350.

You can look at my site for base estimates
Finished Detailing

I look to get $40/hr. I use a 2012 Ford Transit.

[JonFD]

Try not to compare yourself TOO much to "Car Wash". People typically understand that a Detail will be more thurough, and if you're mobile, then they are paying for convenience.

[Divine Details]

I just started detailing as a business about a year ago so I'm still figuring out my pricing. I am one of the few detailers in my area and the only mobile one I know of. So my prices are a little higher than others but I'm Mobil so customers don't mind paying it.
Check out my site for prices
Divinedetails.net


Chad@Divine Details