Fleet work is the same detailing job repeated on a schedule, priced per vehicle for a block of units. In Philadelphia it suits shuttle operators, rental fleets and service vans that meet customers.
This page covers how fleet quotes are built, why volume changes the per-vehicle price, how to schedule work around vehicles that must stay in service, and what to put in writing.
| Job | Published 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Interior detail, sedan | $200 |
| Interior detail, crossover | $260 |
| Interior detail, SUV or truck | $290 |
| Full detail, sedan | $300 |
| Full detail, SUV or truck | $420 |
A fleet quote starts with a per-vehicle price for a defined package, then applies a volume block: so many vehicles per visit, or per month. The detailer needs the mix of vehicle classes and the worst-case condition of the dirtiest unit.
Published single-vehicle bands give a starting point: a wash and wax detail runs a per-vehicle quote, an interior detail a per-vehicle quote, and a full detail a per-vehicle quote for a sedan.
The practical constraint is uptime. A detailer working on site can rotate vehicles: clean some while others are on the road, and return them before the next shift. That requires a fixed weekly slot rather than a call-out.
Ask for the schedule in writing, including what happens on a washout day or when a vehicle misses its slot.
List the vehicle classes, the package per class, the per-visit count, the price per visit, the payment terms, and the notice period to cancel. Add the site rules: where water comes from, where the vehicle is parked, and who signs off each finished vehicle.
For businesses that meet customers in the vehicle, add the appearance standard: what interior condition counts as ready for a customer, and who checks it.
Road salt and brine in winter, tree sap and pollen in spring, and tight rowhouse parking that makes a driveway wash awkward.
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Yes. Fleet work is quoted per vehicle for a block of units on a schedule. Ask for a written per-visit price with vehicle counts and classes listed.
That is the usual arrangement: the detailer brings water and power to the yard and rotates vehicles through the slot. Some sites need a water hookup, so say so when you request a quote.
Cars and small SUVs, pickups and vans, and any heavy or oversized unit. Local price tables treat those as three different classes, and the labour gap between them is real.
