How do yall charge

[thevolvoguy]

How do all you pro. detailers charge customers. Particularly mobile detailers. I started a business about a year ago and started with the following rates.



Silver Detail~Hand Wash

wash, dry, clean wheels, tires, and wheel wells, clean and rain x windows, dress tires, polish chrome, vaccum carpets, wipe down dash and instruments

$30-$40



Gold Detail~Exterior Detail

Same as Silver plus hand polish and wax

$55-$70



Platinum Detail~Full Detail

Same as Gold plus clay exterior, steam clean carpet and mats and cloth seats, condition leather and vinyl vaccum trunk, clean and polish engine compartment

$100-$110



Do these prices seem reasonable? I have thought of charging hourly, but found coustomers are more comfortable paying a fixed rate.

 

[Turbonator]

hello vguy, as a mobile detailer i've always had upfront pricing since i started out. however for boats, limos, rv's or other very large vehicles i charge an hourly rate - $40/hr. customers do seem to be more comfortable with upfront pricing rather than individual quotes where i'm from. your prices are very similar to mine, so i wouldn't say they're unreasonable.

 

[imported_BretFraz]

Those are damn good prices. I used to charge quite a bit more for a full detail, and rarely did engine cleaning (too risky).



If you were local and did a good job I'd certainly refer folks to you.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

mastercard, visa, discover, express.....





no seriously - my prices are just slightly higher than yours, but right in that same ballpark.

 

[Scottwax]

Seems reasonable. I charge a little less in some areas, but a little more in others (like full details). I make sure people understand my prices are a guideline only and usually quote them a range and that the lower end is for a well maintained vehicle and the upper end is for problem areas such as excessive stains in the interior, need for claying the paint, etc.