How much does dog grooming cost in Darlington and County Durham in 2026?
Published pricing is rare across the 33 groomers listed in this directory, covering Darlington, the market towns and villages of County Durham, and Catterick and Richmond to the west. Only one business, Faysie's Pawfection in Cockerton, Darlington, publishes a genuine price list. This guide sets out exactly what it charges, rather than guessing at the rest.
Published prices, September 2026
| Groomer | Where | What's published |
|---|---|---|
| Faysie's Pawfection | Cockerton, Darlington | Labrador (no de-shed) or Dachshund groom from £45; Cockapoo/Cavapoo, Cocker Spaniel or de-shed Labrador groom from £50; nail clipping £10; matting charge from £15 |
What this one price list shows
Faysie's Pawfection prices by breed rather than on a flat small/medium/large scale: a Labrador groom without de-shedding, or a Dachshund groom, starts at £45, rising to £50 for a Cockapoo, Cavapoo or Cocker Spaniel groom, or a Labrador groom with de-shedding included. Nail clipping alone is £10, and a matting charge, for a coat that needs extra work before it can be groomed at all, starts at £15 on top of the groom itself. The salon works Tuesday to Friday by appointment, with weekend slots available for an extra fee, so a Saturday or Sunday booking is likely to cost more than the figures above.
Why so few prices online
Most of the 33 businesses in this directory are known only through an online listing, a Facebook page, or a bare phone number, which is the most likely reason so few publish prices. Several with their own working website, including Louisa's Dog Grooming Salon, Golden Paws Dog Grooming, Classy Pawz Dog Grooming and Designer Dog Grooming, still ask you to call rather than publishing figures. That's normal for independent groomers, whose prices often depend on your dog's breed, size, coat condition and how matted it is on the day, but it does mean you should always ask for a full quote, not just a "from" figure, before you book.
What this suggests
One data point from one salon in Darlington town centre isn't a market rate for the whole of County Durham, and prices in Consett, Bishop Auckland or the villages around Durham may run higher or lower. As a starting point for a phone call, though, expect a breed-specific full groom to start somewhere around £45 to £50 for a small-to-medium dog at a salon that does publish figures, with nail clipping and matting charged separately on top. Eight of the businesses listed here work mobile, from a van rather than a shopfront, and may charge more once callout and travel time are factored in, so ask about that specifically when you call.