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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Abbeyhill and across Edinburgh. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Abbeyhill, done in place
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Abbeyhill (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Abbeyhill
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our full price list.
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What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can price the job.
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About Abbeyhill
Abbeyhill is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Abbeyhill or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Abbeyhill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH7, EH6 and EH8 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Abbey Lane, Calton Road and Hutton Road. Main roads around Abbeyhill include the A900, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Meadowbank (1 mile east), Lochend (1 mile north-east), Canongate (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile west) and Holyrood (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Abbeyhill
Around Abbeyhill, we work in homes near 1 pub, Old Royal High School and Mannafields Christian School and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Street Primary School (0.7 miles west), London Road Church (within half a mile north-west), Lochend Park (under half a mile north-east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.5 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Abbeyhill use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Abbeyhill
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you work in Abbeyhill?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Abbeyhill. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Abbeyhill?
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
