Car detailing prices in Calgary
Car detailing in Calgary costs $149 for an Essential maintenance detail and up to $1,299 for a Ceramic Protection Detail. In between, a Premium is $299 and a Signature — with paint correction — is $549. Three things move the number: vehicle size, how dirty it actually is, and which package it really needs.
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How much does car detailing cost in Calgary?
Four full-vehicle tiers and three interior-only ones. Ranges are published, not "call for pricing" — the low end is a compact, the high end a large SUV or truck.
| Full-vehicle package | Price | Time | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Detail | $149–$249 | 1.5–2.5 hours | Maintenance cleaning to keep a well-kept vehicle fresh. |
| Premium Detail | $299–$449 | 3–5 hours | Our most popular package — deep interior clean with full exterior care. |
| Signature Detail | $549–$799 | 6–8 hours | Showroom-level results — includes single-stage paint correction. |
| Ceramic Protection Detail | $799–$1,299 | 8–12 hours | The full Signature treatment finished with a 1-year ceramic coating. |
| Interior-only package | Price | Time | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Mini | $199–$249 | 1.5–2 hours | Vacuum, wipe-down and glass — upkeep for a clean cabin. |
| Interior Steam — Deep Clean & Sanitize | $299–$349 | 2.5–3.5 hours | Steam-sanitized cabin with leather care — our most popular interior. |
| Interior Shampoo — Complete Factory Reset | $399–$499 | 4–5 hours | Heated extraction shampoo for stains, salt and odors. |
What changes your price
Four factors, and nothing hidden behind them. Anything we find mid-job that changes the number, you get a text before we do it.
| Factor | Effect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle size | +$50 to +$400 | A compact might take two hours; a full-size SUV or crew-cab truck runs five to seven. More seats and carpet to shampoo, more leather, more glass and paint. We add a size step rather than padding a flat rate to cover the big vehicles. |
| How dirty it actually is | Quoted after we see it | Ground-in salt, set-in stains and heavy pet hair are genuinely more work than a tidy cabin. Pet hair is billed by the half hour because it is unpredictable, and we text you before adding anything. |
| Which package it needs | $149 to $1,299 | The gap between tiers is depth of clean and paint work — the Signature adds machine correction, the Ceramic Protection adds a durable coating. A well-kept daily driver rarely needs the top tier, and we will say so. |
| Add-ons you choose | $25 to $199 | Ozone odour treatment, heated extraction, headlight restoration, leather ceramic and engine bay are à-la-carte. Every one is optional and every one is on the written quote before we start. |
Car Detailing Cost Guide
Real numbers for car detailing in Calgary — what each package costs, what's actually in it, and roughly how long your car's with us.
Essential Detail
$149-$249
Maintenance detail to keep a well-kept car looking sharp between the big ones.
- Full exterior hand wash
- Wheel & tire cleaning
- Interior vacuum & dusting
- Dashboard & console wipe
- Window cleaning inside/out
- Tire dressing
Service time:
1.5-2.5 hours
Best for:
Compact cars, Sedans, Daily drivers
Premium Detail
$299-$449
Our most-booked package. Deep interior clean plus proper exterior care — the reset most Calgary daily drivers actually need.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Clay bar surface prep
- Carpet & seat shampoo
- Leather cleaning & conditioning
- Air vent & trim cleaning
- Hand-applied wax protection
- Door jamb cleaning
Service time:
3-5 hours
Best for:
Sedans, SUVs, Luxury vehicles
Signature Detail
$549-$799
Showroom-level finish, including a single-stage polish to knock back swirls. For the car you actually care about.
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Single-stage paint correction
- Engine bay detailing
- Headliner spot cleaning
- Ceramic spray sealant
- Odor elimination treatment
- Paint depth measurement
Service time:
6-8 hours
Best for:
Luxury vehicles, Exotics, Show cars
Ceramic Protection Detail
$799-$1,299
The full Signature, then sealed with a 1-year ceramic coating so winter grime rinses off instead of sticking.
- Everything in Signature, plus:
- Full paint decontamination
- 6-12 month ceramic coating
- Wheel & caliper coating
- Glass coating
- Interior ceramic protection
- 2-year maintenance kit
Service time:
8-12 hours
Best for:
New vehicles, Luxury cars, Investment vehicles
Vehicle Size Adjustments
Base prices are for a compact car. A big SUV or a work truck has more glass, more carpet, and more paint to cover, so it takes more time and product. Here's the size bump, no surprises.
Compact Car
Base Price
Honda Civic, Mazda3, etc.
Mid-Size Sedan
+$50
Honda Accord, BMW 3-Series
Full-Size Sedan
+$75
BMW 5-Series, Mercedes E-Class
Compact SUV/Crossover
+$75
Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4
Mid-Size SUV
+$125
BMW X5, Mercedes GLE
Full-Size SUV/Truck
+$200
Escalade, F-150, Tahoe
Exotic/Large Vehicle
+$250-400
Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc.
Popular Add-Ons
Pet Hair Removal
$50 / half hour
Intensive removal of embedded pet hair from carpets and seats
Ozone Treatment
$100
Neutralizes smoke, pet, or mildew odors at the source
Fabric Seat Tri-Heated Extraction
$100
Deep heated extraction that lifts set-in stains and salt
Leather Treatment
$50
Deep clean and condition to keep leather supple
Leather Ceramic Coating
$199
Ceramic barrier against dye transfer, spills and UV fading
Headlight Restoration
$150
Restore clarity to oxidized headlights
Windshield Ceramic Coating
$149
Hydrophobic glass coating for clarity in rain
Engine Bay Detail
$50
Degrease and dress the engine bay
Floor Mat Shampoo
$25
Dedicated shampoo pass for carpeted floor mats
Headliner Shampoo
$50
Careful spot-shampoo of the roof liner
Tree Sap Removal
$100
Safe removal of baked-on tree sap without damaging clear coat
Windshield Chip Repair
$29
Fills rock chips before they spread into cracks
The Honest Take on Cheap Car Detailing
Cheap car detailing in Calgary is easy to find. The question is whether you're saving money or just paying twice. Here's the difference between a $60 special and a real detail — and why our Essential still starts at a fair $149.
The $60 Special
What the cheapest option usually gets you.
- In and out in under an hour — speed over care
- A quick spray-and-wipe that dresses over the dirt
- One dirty towel dragged across your clear coat — hello, swirl marks
- Carpets left soaking, which is how you get that damp, musty smell
- No decontamination, no safe wash steps, no real protection
- The high-pressure upsell at pickup
A Proper Detail at Obsidian
What our Essential and up actually include.
- Hours of hands-on work, not a rushed pass
- Two-bucket, pH-neutral wash so grit doesn't scratch
- Clay bar decontamination to pull out what a wash leaves behind
- Heated extraction and steam that lift Calgary road salt for good
- Wax, sealant, or ceramic to make the next wash easier
- A straight quote up front — and I'll steer you to the smaller package if that's all your car needs
The honest version: cheap isn't automatically bad — our $149 Essential is genuinely affordable and plenty for a well-kept daily driver. What costs you is the bad-cheap detail that swirls your paint and traps moisture, because fixing that runs more than doing it right the first time. Do it once, do it right.
Car Detailing Cost Questions
Get the exact number for your car
Tell us the vehicle and how rough it is, and you get the price in writing before we start. Pickup and delivery across Calgary — free on Signature and ceramic packages. Sat–Thu 9am–5pm · Closed Fri.