Price mobile detailing services by calculating your actual labor time, direct material costs, fuel and vehicle wear, payment processing, and a target profit margin — then set a per-job minimum that covers all of those.
The Components of a Detailing Job Price
- Labor time — how many hours does this job actually take?
- Direct chemical and supply costs per job
- Transportation — fuel and vehicle wear to and from the site
- Payment processing — 2.6–2.9% per transaction
- Pro-rated overhead — insurance, equipment, software
- Target profit margin
Pricing by Vehicle and Service Type
- Compact car — Interior Refresh: 1–1.5 hours
- Sedan — Interior Refresh: 1.5–2 hours
- SUV/Truck — Interior Refresh: 2–3 hours
- Complete Detail — Sedan: 3–4 hours
- Complete Detail — SUV/Truck: 4–6 hours
Condition Adjustments
Moderate condition adds 20–40% to job time. Heavy condition requires a separate quote with a higher base and scope caveat.