Kent · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Acol
Our repair technicians come to Acol for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Acol
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Our technicians work on shower trays, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths, and people most often call us about safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Acol (CT7)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
What affects the price in Acol
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For a price in Acol, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Our work in Acol
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Customers in Acol get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Acol is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Acol to London (61 miles away).
Jobs in CT7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill and the roads around them. If you are just outside Acol, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Near you in Acol
We visit homes around Birchington Church of England Primary School, Crown & Sceptre pub and King Ethelbert School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Acol
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page.
FAQs for Acol
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Do you work in Acol?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Acol for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Common problems we fix in Acol
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Look out for these signs:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Acol
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
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