Essex · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Blake End, Essex

Non-slip bath coating in Blake End without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Blake End

About our non-slip bath coating in Blake End

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Blake End and across Essex. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Blake End (CM77)
Region
Essex
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing 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

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  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. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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What affects the price in Blake End

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The material, if you know it

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Blake End and the surrounding area

Blake End is about 4 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Blake End or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Blake End is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Blake End to London (36 miles away).

Here we cover the CM77 postcode area. We also cover the places around Blake End: Watch House Green (1 mile south-west), Bannister Green (1 mile south), Felsted (2 miles south-west), Willows Green (2 miles south-east) and Causeway End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles south), Braintree (4 miles east), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west) and Halstead (8 miles north-east).

Around Blake End

The nearest railway station is Braintree station, roughly 3.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Braintree Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Blake End include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.

Map of Blake End © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Blake End

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our full price list.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Blake End?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

Before you book anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How your room will be protected

How to compare quotes

FAQs for Blake End

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Blake End?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

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