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Do You Need to Provide Water or Electricity for Mobile Dog Grooming?
Usually no. Our van carries its own warm water and power. We may plug into an outdoor socket for smoother drying. Here's what you actually need to provide.
Booking a mobile groom for the first time can come with a bit of uncertainty — you might be picturing hoses through the house or extension leads everywhere. It is not like that.
In almost all cases, no — you do not need to provide water or electricity. Our mobile grooming van carries its own warm water supply, heating, and onboard power, so we can groom at your home without relying on your utilities.
What we do need is simple: a safe place to park (driveway is ideal). If an outdoor socket is available, we will often plug in (with your permission) to keep everything running smoothly throughout the day. To see exactly how the process works, visit our What to Expect page.
What we need from you (usually nothing)
Most appointments only require:
- A safe, flat parking spot (driveway ideal but kerbside is often fine).
- Clear access so we are not blocking roads, driveways, or creating hazards.
- A quick heads-up if parking is restricted or tricky.
Water: you do not need to provide it
We use our own onboard water for bathing and rinsing — we do not use customer taps as part of the service. Whether you book a Bath & Brush or a Full Groom, everything happens inside the van.
Electricity: do we need to plug in?
Not always. We can groom off-grid when needed. However, if you have an outdoor socket available, we will often plug in (with your permission). This helps keep performance consistent — especially during drying — and keeps our onboard batteries topped up.
Plugging in is most useful when:
- Your dog is large or very thick/double-coated (more drying time).
- You have booked a de-shed add-on or full groom where drying is heavier.
- We are running a full day schedule and want maximum consistency.
We bring our own extension lead and route it safely. If plugging in is not possible, that is usually fine — we will work within what is safe and realistic for your dog's coat and the appointment.
Quick checklist for the day
- ✓ Your dog has had a toilet break before we arrive.
- ✓ You are reachable by phone in case we need to confirm parking.
- ✓ Tell us ahead of time if access is restricted or you are in a flat.
- ✓ Outdoor socket available? Helpful (optional).
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