Scottish Borders · Scotland
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Boleside
Non-slip bath coating in Boleside without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Non-slip bath coating in Boleside, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, across acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Boleside (TD1)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Boleside
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Our work in Boleside
Boleside is about 2 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We visit homes and businesses in Boleside, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 89 places in the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 29 miles away.
We cover every part of the TD1 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Tweedbank (2 miles north-east), Galashiels (2 miles north), Langlee (2 miles north-east), Darnick (2 miles east) and Melrose (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (14 miles east), Selkirk (3 miles south-west), Jedburgh (13 miles south-east), Wilton (11 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles west).
What’s near Boleside
Around Boleside, we work in homes near Galashiels Academy. For rail, the closest station is Galashiels station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Borders General Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Old Gala House (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Boleside includes Eildon Mid Hill and Haining Loch.
Boleside questions
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Places near Boleside
What else we do in Boleside
What we cannot put right
Before you book, 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
Common problems we fix in Boleside
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- 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
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
