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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ash, Kent

Non-slip bath coating for Ash, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Ash

About our non-slip bath coating in Ash

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you are dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can help, on enamelled baths, acrylic baths and shower trays alike.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Location
Ash (TN15, DA3)
County
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Common problems we fix in Ash

Smooth surfaces are 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.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

What a repair can’t fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • 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 photos and we will say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Ash

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No need to remove anything

Read our full price list.

Ash questions

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can you quote from photos?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

About Ash

Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of TN15 and DA3 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).

Around Ash

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to New Ash Green Primary School, Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The White Swan Public House. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).

Map of Ash © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Ash

You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TN15 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

What we do, step by step

You don’t need to empty 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 typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

Most clients in Ash get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ash as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

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