Quick answerA full valet takes about 2–4 hours for a standard car, while a mini valet takes 45–60 minutes. Detailing services such as paint correction or ceramic coating take a full day or more. Vehicle size and condition are the main variables.
Knowing roughly how long it'll take helps you plan — whether you're having it done at home while you work or at the office during the day. Here are realistic timings.
Typical times by service
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Mini valet | 45–60 minutes |
| Full valet | 2–4 hours |
| Interior cleaning | 1–2 hours |
| Machine polish | 3–5 hours |
| Paint correction | 1–2 days |
| Ceramic coating | Half to full day |
What affects the time?
- Vehicle size — a 7-seater or van takes noticeably longer than a supermini
- Condition — heavy pet hair, stains, or ingrained dirt adds time
- Add-ons — seat shampoo, headlight restoration or wax upgrades
- Drying — extraction-cleaned seats need time to dry before use
Planning around a mobile valet
Because we're fully self-contained, you don't need to be present the whole time — many customers leave us to it at home or at work and come back to a finished car. We'll confirm an expected duration when you book so you can plan your day. We cover 30+ UK locations.
