The quick answer
In Lexington and the rest of Central Kentucky, a mobile detail from Carpenter's Mobile Detail costs:
- Mobile hand wash (Exterior Shine): $110 for a compact car, $135 for a sedan.
- Interior detailing (Interior Refresh): $160 to $235 for cars, SUVs and trucks.
- Full detail (Complete Package): $210 to $320.
- Deep detail (Platinum): $260 to $410.
- Paint correction: $335 to $635.
- Ceramic coating (Ceramic Armor): $385 to $610.
Semis and heavy equipment are priced separately. See the full table below.
What changes the price
1. Vehicle size
A full-size pickup or three-row SUV has more paint, glass, carpet and seats than a compact car, so it takes longer. That is why every package is priced by size: Compact / Sport Car, Sedan, SUV, Minivan, XL SUV / Truck, Semi Truck and Heavy Equipment.
2. The package
Outside only, inside only, or both. The Complete Package combines Exterior Shine and Interior Refresh in one visit, which costs less than booking both separately.
3. Extras you choose
Pet hair, heavy odors, stained carpets and kid car seats take extra time, so they are optional add-ons. You only pay for the ones you pick, and the booker adds them to your estimate as you go.
4. Condition
Prices are for typical condition. If your vehicle needs something extra, like heavy pet hair or deep stains, we tell you before we start. Nothing is added without your OK.
How to avoid paying for the same thing twice
Some menus let you stack extras that are already part of the package. Ours does not:
- Platinum Detail already includes carpet and upholstery shampoo and steam cleaning, so those extras show as Included instead of being charged again.
- Exterior-only services (Exterior Shine, Paint Correction, Ceramic Armor) do not offer interior extras at all.
- Paint Correction and Ceramic Armor are separate services with separate prices. A coating does not secretly include a correction, and you always know which one you are buying.
Is a monthly plan cheaper?
If you like a clean car all the time, usually yes. A Maintenance Plan brings a Complete Package every month. A sedan plan is $150 a month, compared with $250 for a one-time Complete Package on a sedan.
Mobile detailing questions
How much is a full mobile detail in Lexington?
At Carpenter's Mobile Detail, a Complete Package (inside and out) starts at $210 for a compact car and $250 for a sedan. Platinum Detail, which adds shampoo, steam cleaning and a ceramic spray sealant, starts at $260.
Is mobile detailing more expensive than a shop?
Prices vary by shop, so compare what is included, not just the number. With mobile detailing you also skip the drive, the wait and the ride home, because the work happens where your vehicle is parked.
Do I pay when I book?
Not with us. You see your estimate in the booker, we text to confirm your time and final price, and you pay after the work is done.
