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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Caversham, Reading

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Caversham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Caversham

Non-slip bath coating in Caversham, done in place

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. Our repair technicians work on enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Caversham (RG4)
County
Reading
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Questions from Caversham

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Reading.

Do you cover Caversham?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Caversham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Caversham, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.

Common problems we fix in Caversham

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

Common reasons people in Caversham contact us are:

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

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

What happens on the day

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

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

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Caversham and the surrounding area

Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 34 towns and villages in Reading. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: RG4. Whether you live on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Caversham sits on or near the B3345, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is one of the larger places we cover in Reading.

Local landmarks in Caversham

Around Caversham, we work in homes near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.

Map of Caversham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Caversham

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Why Caversham clients choose us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our pricing.

What a repair cannot fix

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are 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

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

What affects the price in Caversham

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

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material
  • A picture taken from further back

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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