How much does car detailing and valeting cost in Chelmsford in 2026?
We collected the prices published by Chelmsford detailers and valeters in September 2026. Only three of the fourteen businesses in this directory publish a price list; the rest ask you to call or message with details of the car.
| Business | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Splash 'n' Go, Galleywood | Vehicle valet | From £10 |
| Car Valeting Chelmsford, mobile | Full valet (Bronze to Ultimate) | From £40 |
| Joyce Design, Widford estate | PPF Essential Coverage | From £850 |
| Joyce Design, Widford estate | PPF Premium Coverage | From £1,300 |
Why the range is so wide
The gap between £10 and £1,300 is the gap between a wash and a permanent paint protection film installation, not one business over- or under-charging. Splash 'n' Go's £10 entry point is a basic vehicle valet, done van-side out of Galleywood; the same business also handles caravans, horseboxes and trucks, priced separately by size. Car Valeting Chelmsford's £40 covers its lowest ('Bronze') valet package, delivered at your home or workplace, with higher tiers running up from there and weekly or monthly subscription washes on offer. Joyce Design's two PPF figures are for essential and premium coverage packages on the car's most exposed panels, applied at its Widford Industrial Estate workshop by a 3M Expert Approved installer.
What the rest charge
New Again, Autoart Detailing, Lusso Auto Care, DrX Detailing Lab, Essex car wash and Valeting Centre, Mint Condition UK, Madness Detailing, Auto-Genie, iValet UK, Gold Crown Car Valet and O.G Valeting do not publish prices. Have the make, model and current condition of the car ready when you call, since correction and coating quotes depend on how much work the paint needs before any product goes on.