Why an SUV is a different job
There is simply more of everything. Three rows of seats, a big cargo space, roof rails, more glass and taller panels. Dirt collects where hands do not reach: between the second and third row, under the seats, and in the roof rack channels.
Burlington is a family-SUV town, and family SUVs take the worst of it. See our family car detailing tips for what to do between visits.
Tall vehicles also mean more roof area, and the roof is the hardest part of the car to reach for a wash. It faces the sun and collects pollen and sap, so we use steps and long-handled tools to get to it. A clean roof also stops dirty runoff from streaking down the windows.
What we do
SUVs add $30 to any package. The Full Detail starts from $176 $220, interior details from $119 $149 and exterior details from $103 $129.
- Remove seat items and mats and vacuum each row.
- Clean the cargo area, including under the liner.
- Steam and extract carpets and fabric seats.
- Clean and condition leather.
- Wash tall panels and the roof, using steps for access.
- Decontaminate, then dress the tires and trim.
See the SUV detailing service.
Pricing is simple: we start with the package you choose, then add the $30 SUV charge. There is no separate surcharge for a muddy or very crowded interior unless you add heavy stains at +$50.
Time and add-ons
Expect longer than a sedan. A full detail runs 3 to 5 hours, and a large three-row can run toward the top of that range. Add-ons: pet hair +$40, odour +$50, heavy stains +$50, winter salt mess +$40. A second vehicle in the same booking is 20% off.
Tell us how many rows and whether the third row is usually folded. We use that to plan the time window.
Where the dirt hides
- Between rows. Crumbs and toys collect where seats meet the floor.
- Cargo area. Sports gear and groceries leave dirt and spills, often under the floor mat.
- Roof rails and door jambs. Dust and salt build up in channels.
- Rear glass and hatch. Hands and cargo smudge it constantly.
- Running boards. Boots scuff and drop grit.
We check each of these as part of the walk-around, and flag anything that needs another pass. See also our interior detailing service.
Most full SUV jobs finish within the window we give you at the quote stage.
Booking in Burlington
We need a driveway or lot with enough room to open every door. Brant Hills and Headon Forest driveways work well. We bring water, power and lighting. See the Burlington car detailing page, and request your quote.
Every job ends with a panel-by-panel walk-around, and anything not right is fixed on the spot. We take card, e-transfer and cash.