Orkney Islands · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Cairston, Orkney Islands
Our repair technicians come to Cairston for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get 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’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Non-slip bath coating in Cairston, done in place
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We regularly repair acrylic baths, enamelled baths and shower trays, and people most frequently call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Cairston (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cairston
If you manage property in Cairston, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common problems we fix in Cairston
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
Where we work around Cairston
Cairston is about 11 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW16 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Stromness (1 mile south-west), Clouston (2 miles east), Stenness (2 miles east), Wasbister (3 miles north) and Grimeston (4 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Cairston
Around Cairston, we work in homes near stromness primary school and the streets around them. A little further out are Stromness Museum (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Loch of Stenness and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
Repairing versus replacing in Cairston
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A 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 Cairston
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Cairston
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Are there extra charges for Cairston?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What non-slip bath coating costs
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most customers in Cairston get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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