Cost guide
Bath and brush prices in the UK
A bath and brush costs £25 to £35 for a small dog, £30 to £40 for a medium dog, £39 to £54 for a large dog and £46 to £88 for a giant breed, the middle half of 255 published UK prices in October 2026. In London the middle half across all sizes is £45 to £68, against £30 to £43 elsewhere.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A price depends on your dog.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Small dog (63 prices) | £25 to £35 |
| Medium dog (51 prices) | £30 to £40 |
| Large dog (51 prices) | £39 to £54 |
| Giant breed (27 prices) | £46 to £88 |
| London, any size (43 prices) | £45 to £68 |
| De-shed added to a bath (14 prices) | £8.50 to £12 |
Each figure is the middle half of published prices, checked October 2026. A bath and brush is the cheapest way to keep a smooth-coated dog clean and moulting less, and the cheapest way to stretch the gap between full grooms for a curly coat. It is not a substitute for a haircut on a coat that keeps growing.
What moves the price
- Size. A large dog takes longer to wet through, rinse and dry; the middle published price rises from £30 for a small dog to £45 for a large one.
- Coat length and type. Long and double coats cost more than smooth coats, and some groomers charge smooth-coated dogs one size band down.
- Tidy or no tidy. A face, feet and hygiene trim turns a bath and brush into a bath and tidy, which costs more.
- De-shed. A de-shed added to a bath is a small extra: the middle half of 14 published add-on prices is £8.50 to £12.
- Drying. A full dry costs more than a 'wash and go' where the dog leaves partly towel-dried.
Who quotes for it
790 of the 5,997 groomers listed on this site take on bath and brush.
Where they are: Aylesbury (7), Bristol (7), Guildford (7), Crawley (6), Stockport (6).
Questions about bath and brush
Is a bath and brush enough for a cockapoo?
Not on its own. A cockapoo's coat keeps growing and needs a full groom every 6 to 12 weeks. A bath and brush in between helps keep knots out and can make the full groom quicker.
Can I just get my dog washed at a groomer?
Yes. Most groomers offer a bath, dry and brush, and some offer a cheaper wash with a partial dry. Booking is usually needed, though some salons take walk-ins for short appointments.