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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ardvasar, Highland

Local non-slip bath coating for Ardvasar: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Ardvasar

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Ardvasar

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. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Ardvasar (IV45)
County
Highland
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Get a fixed price

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ardvasar

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardvasar use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Ardvasar questions

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, 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 a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Are there extra charges for Ardvasar?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Ardvasar.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Ardvasar included. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What non-slip bath coating costs

We charge the same across the UK, including Ardvasar. What changes the price is:

  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send photos for a quote

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

For a price in Ardvasar, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Ardvasar?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Before booking anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardvasar

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Read our full price list.

Covering Ardvasar

Ardvasar (Gaelic: Àird a' Bhasair) is in Highland. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Ardvasar is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland where we work.

Here we cover the IV45 postcode area. Whether you live on Newton Bank and Dail Conaisg or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Ardvasar include Armadale (1 mile north-east), Kilbeg (2 miles north-east), Mallaig (5 miles south-east), Morar (7 miles south-east) and Glenancross (7 miles south). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.

Landmarks near Ardvasar

For rail, the closest station is Mallaig station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Museum of the Isles (1 mile north) and Armadale Castle (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Sgùrr nan Caorach and Loch Sgurr na Caorach.

Map of Ardvasar © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Wet room floors (ask us)
  • Resurfaced baths
  • Enamelled baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Shower trays
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