If you live or work in Kensington and you are looking for a dry cleaner you can genuinely trust with your best clothes, this guide is written specifically for you. We are not going to give you a generic list of options pulled from a directory. We are going to tell you exactly what to look for in a Kensington dry cleaner, what questions to ask, and why thousands of local residents have been bringing their garments to Burlingtons on Kensington Church Street for over 20 years.
What Makes a Dry Cleaner Worth Using in Kensington?
Kensington is not a place where cutting corners works. The wardrobes in W8 tend to reflect its residents — quality suits, tailored coats, fine knitwear, silk, cashmere, designer pieces bought to last. Handing these items to a dry cleaner who treats everything the same way, presses everything with the same iron and returns garments in a plastic bag without inspection is a risk not worth taking.
A genuinely good dry cleaner in Kensington should offer several things clearly and consistently.
They should inspect every garment before cleaning — noting existing damage, checking care labels, identifying any specific staining and discussing the best approach before they touch the item. A dry cleaner who takes your garment at the counter without looking at it properly has not assessed what it needs.
They should be transparent about their cleaning methods. What solvents do they use? Do they use eco-friendly wet cleaning for delicate fabrics? Can they explain the difference between a standard dry clean and specialist treatment? These are not complicated questions — a knowledgeable dry cleaner answers them without hesitation.
They should use professional finishing equipment. The difference between a shirt pressed by a professional shirt press and one pressed with a domestic iron is immediately visible. Professional finishing is what makes a dry-cleaned garment look as good as or better than when it was new.
They should have a clear pricing structure available before you hand anything over. And they should have an honest track record with local customers, evidenced by reviews, longevity in the area and the kind of word-of-mouth reputation that keeps a shop busy in the same location for decades.
Burlingtons Dry Cleaners Kensington — Our Story
Burlingtons has been on Kensington Church Street since 2003. In that time we have cleaned suits for city professionals, cashmere for residents of Holland Park, wedding dresses for brides from across West London, school uniforms for families in the Royal Borough and ski kit for people heading to the Alps in January. We know Kensington and we know what Kensington wardrobes need.
Our Kensington branch is at 32A Kensington Church Street, London W8 4HA — a short walk from High Street Kensington station, close to Notting Hill Gate, Holland Park and Kensington Gardens. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Phone: 020 7938 2988 Email: service@burlingtons.london
We also have a branch in Marylebone at 37 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NW — making us the only premium dry cleaner serving both W8 and W1.
Our Services at the Kensington Branch
Dry cleaning — for suits, dresses, coats, jackets and all structured or formal garments. We pre-treat stains individually, clean using appropriate solvents or our Miele WetCare eco system, and hand-finish using Hoffman steam presses. Suits from £18. Dresses from £12. Coats from £16.
Shirt cleaning and pressing — our most popular service with Kensington professionals. Shirts are cleaned on Primus washers and finished on our Sankosha shirt press to a crease that holds all day. Hung, folded or boxed as you prefer. Shirts from £4.50.
Eco-friendly Miele WetCare cleaning — for cashmere, silk, merino wool, linen and all delicate fabrics. Our Miele WetCare system uses 30 percent less water and 50 percent less energy than standard washing and is the most careful professional cleaning method available for fine fabrics. Cashmere from £12.
Shoe cleaning and cobbler repairs — we clean leather, suede and fabric footwear in-house and carry out sole repairs, heel replacement, suede restoration and leather conditioning. One of very few dry cleaners in Kensington to offer a full in-house cobbler service. From £9.50.
Wedding dress cleaning — specialist bridal gown cleaning and preservation, assessed individually for each garment. Contact us to discuss your requirements before dropping in. From £85.
Bedding and duvet cleaning — professional cleaning for duvets, pillowcases, sheets and all household linen. Duvets from £22.
Clothing alterations — hem adjustments, zip repairs, button replacements and general alterations. Popular for ski trousers, suits and occasion wear. From £8.
Suitcase and leather bag cleaning — specialist cleaning for luggage, travel bags and leather accessories. From £18.
Free collection and delivery — we collect from your home or office across Kensington W8 and all surrounding postcodes. Book online or call us. Minimum order £20. No hidden fees.
For the full price list visit burlingtonsdrycleaning.co.uk/price.
Why Kensington Residents Choose Burlingtons
We are often asked what makes us different from other dry cleaners near Kensington. Here is the honest answer from over 20 years of working on this street.
We know our customers personally. Kensington is a community and we have been part of it since 2003. Many of our customers have been bringing their clothes to us for five, ten, fifteen years or more. We know their preferences, their fabrics and their standards. That kind of relationship is not something a national chain or an app-based service can offer.
We use better equipment than most. Our Miele WetCare system for delicate fabrics, our Sankosha shirt press and our Hoffman steam presses are professional-grade machines that produce results a domestic washer and iron simply cannot match.
We are honest when we cannot help. If a garment has damage that we cannot restore, or a stain that carries a risk of spreading if treated, we will tell you before we touch it. We would rather lose a cleaning fee than return a damaged garment.
We offer free collection from your door with a minimum order of just £20. BLANC, our nearest premium competitor, requires a £30 minimum. We have always believed that accessible pricing and premium quality are not contradictions.
We have an in-house cobbler. Most dry cleaners in the area do not offer shoe repairs. We do — at both our Kensington and Marylebone branches. If you need a sole replaced, a heel rebuilt or a pair of leather shoes cleaned and conditioned, we handle it all in one place.
Areas Near Kensington We Collect From
Our free collection and next-day delivery service covers all of the following areas from our Kensington Church Street branch.
Kensington W8 — High Street Kensington — Notting Hill W11 — Holland Park W11 — Bayswater W2 — South Kensington SW7 — Earl’s Court SW5 — Knightsbridge SW1X — Chelsea SW3 — Olympia W14 — Shepherd’s Bush W12 — Hammersmith W6 — Maida Vale W9 — Fulham SW6
If you are not sure whether we collect from your postcode, call us on 020 7938 2988 and we will confirm.
How to Book a Collection in Kensington
Booking is straightforward and takes less than two minutes.
You can book online at burlingtonsdrycleaning.co.uk/your-order at any time of day or night. Choose your collection time, add your address and we will confirm by email.
You can call us on 020 7938 2988 during opening hours and our team will arrange a collection slot that suits you.
You can walk into our Kensington Church Street branch at any point during opening hours — Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. No appointment needed.
We collect, clean professionally and return your garments next day. Minimum order £20.
Opening Hours — Kensington Branch
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: Closed
Address: 32A Kensington Church Street, London W8 4HA Phone: 020 7938 2988 Email: service@burlingtons.london Nearest tube: High Street Kensington — 3 minute walk
Burlingtons on Kensington Church Street W8 is the most established premium dry cleaner in the area with over 20 years of service to the local community, a 4.3 star Google rating from 45 plus verified reviews and a full range of services including eco wet cleaning, shoe repairs and free home collection.
At Burlingtons, dry cleaning in Kensington starts from £8.50 per item. Suits from £18. Shirts from £4.50. Coats from £16. Cashmere from £12. Full price list at burlingtonsdrycleaning.co.uk/price.
Yes we offer free collection and next-day delivery from all W8 postcodes and surrounding areas including W11, W2, SW7, SW5 and SW3. Minimum order £20. Book online or call 020 7938 2988.
Standard turnaround is two to three working days. Same-day and next-day express services are available for items dropped in before 9am and 1pm respectively. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Yes — we offer a full in-house shoe cleaning, polishing and cobbler repair service at our Kensington Church Street branch. Walk in or add shoes to your collection order. Leather, suede and fabric footwear all handled. From £9.50.
Our branch at 32A Kensington Church Street is a three minute walk from High Street Kensington tube station. We are open from 8:30am Monday to Friday making us convenient for early morning drop-offs before the commute.
Yes — we use Miele WetCare professional wet cleaning for all cashmere, silk, merino wool and delicate fabrics. This is a specialist professional process that is gentler and more effective than any home washing method. Cashmere cleaning from £12.
Yes — if you live or work in both W8 and W1, you can use both our Kensington and Marylebone branches interchangeably. Our Marylebone branch is at 37 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NW.