8 miles · about 12 minutes via I-85 South

Dog Grooming Near Belmont, NC

Just across the Catawba River, Belmont pet parents get big-city grooming expertise without the Uptown traffic. FreshCoat is a straight shot up I-85 — closer than most in-town options — and we're set up for every breed and coat type in the Gaston County area.

Distance from Belmont

8 miles · about 12 minutes

Best route: I-85 South

Salon Address

2122 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

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Hours

Tue–Sat: 9am–5pm

Sunday: 11am–4pm

Closed Monday

Serving Belmont & nearby communities

From historic Main Street to Cramerton Road neighborhoods, we're the go-to salon for Belmont dogs whose owners want gentle handling and a consistent finish trip after trip.

  • Downtown Belmont

    ~10-12 min via Wilkinson Blvd — easy after a Main Street stop.

  • McAdenville

    ~12 min via I-85 for our Christmas-town regulars.

  • Cramerton

    ~14 min south — quick I-85 loop.

  • Riverbend / South Point

    ~15 min via Armstrong Ford Rd for lake families.

  • Mount Holly line

    Convenient for east-Belmont homes near the river.

  • Belmont Abbey area

    ~10 min for faculty and staff dogs.

Why Belmont pet parents drive to FreshCoat

  • Worth the short drive. Just about 12 minutes — closer than most in-town waits for a quality groom.
  • All-breed expertise. Doodle scissoring, double-coat de-shedding, terrier finishes, and puppy intros.
  • Low-stress salon. Small groups, quiet music, and no cage dryers, ever.
  • Transparent pricing. Coat-condition and size quotes with no surprise add-ons.
  • Weekend availability. Sunday grooms make Belmont weekend errands easy.
FreshCoat Grooming groomer working on a dog for a client from Belmont, NC

Belmont grooming FAQ

How far is FreshCoat Grooming from Belmont, NC?

About 8 miles — roughly a 12-minute drive up I-85 South to Exit 33 (Freedom Drive), then a few minutes to our Thrift Road salon.

Do Belmont clients have to pay a travel fee?

No. We're a salon, not a mobile service — Belmont clients pay standard service pricing with no travel surcharge.

Can I drop my dog off before work and pick up after?

Yes. Most Belmont commuters drop off between 9 and 10am and pick up on the way back across the river in the afternoon.

Do you groom doodles and other Belmont-popular breeds?

Absolutely — Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles, ShiPoos, Cavaliers, and every double-coat breed we see across Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

Ready for a fresh coat — Belmont edition

Book online in under a minute — or call and we'll match your pup with the perfect service.