You want your car or boat detailed but you're trying to figure out if it fits in your day. Here's the honest answer — real time windows by service type so you can plan around it, not guess. And since SB Detailing is fully mobile, the clock starts when the rig pulls up to your driveway or dock, not when you drop the vehicle off somewhere.
The two biggest variables are what you're having done and the condition of the vehicle going in:
Condition matters more than most people expect. A vehicle that's had the interior done every 3–4 months takes noticeably less time than one that's been sitting. If yours has been sitting a while, mention it when you book — the estimate will be more accurate.
Boats take longer than cars of the same physical footprint, because fiberglass and gelcoat require different chemistry, there's more to reach around (rails, non-skid, hardware), and salt oxidation is a real labor item on Gulf-run boats.
We'll give you a time estimate when you send the length and a few photos of the hull — that's the only honest way to scope a boat without seeing it first.
Things that genuinely add time:
Things that don't add time the way people expect:
This is the part that surprises people: because we're mobile, you don't drop off your car and wait for a call. We show up at your place. You can be inside working, running errands, or at the marina — whatever you need to do. The only thing required is that the vehicle is accessible and we have water nearby.
When you book, we give you an arrival window and a rough time estimate based on the service and condition. You'll know when to expect us done, not just when we start.
Ready to book? See what interior detailing costs or full mobile detailing prices, then text SB with your vehicle, service, and general condition — he'll confirm the time window and price before any work starts.
Tell him your vehicle type, what service you want, and roughly what condition it's in. He'll send back a price and time estimate — usually within the hour — and come to you.
Usually 1.5 to 3 hours. A clean compact or sedan is on the shorter end; a heavily soiled full-size SUV or truck with pet hair is at 2.5–3 hours. We give you a time estimate when you book so you can plan around it.
A full detail — interior and exterior — runs 3 to 5 hours for most passenger vehicles. A compact car in good condition is closer to 3; a large truck or SUV that needs real work on both sides is 4–5.
A 20–25 ft boat is typically 3.5–5 hours for a wash and wax. If the gelcoat needs compounding (common on Gulf-run boats), add another hour or more. Larger boats scale up from there. Send us your boat length and a photo of the hull and we'll give you a realistic time window.
No. You just need to leave the vehicle accessible. Many customers leave a key with a neighbor or park it in the driveway. We handle everything and let you know when we're done.
A full detail before listing typically takes 3–5 hours. The interior gets the most attention since buyers spend time inside the car. See our guide on whether detailing before a sale is worth it for what the return usually looks like.
Yes — condition is the biggest variable after service type. A car with heavy salt residue, pet hair, or long-neglected interior takes more time than one on a regular maintenance cycle. We factor this in during the estimate so the number isn't a surprise at the end.
