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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Charleston, Dundee

Non-slip bath coating across Charleston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • 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 Charleston

Landlord and trade work in Charleston

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Non-slip bath coating in Charleston without replacing anything

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, across resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and acrylic baths.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Charleston (DD2)
Region
Dundee
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What we’re called out for in Charleston

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Before booking anyone

  • How your room will be protected
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Choosing a repair company

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 normally cheaper.

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, a professional repair is worth it.

Honest limits

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • 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 will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

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Charleston questions

What happens next?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Is there a guarantee?

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

Do you work in Charleston?

We do. We send a technician to Charleston for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

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

Is a repair better than a new one?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Covering Charleston

Charleston is about 2 miles west of Dundee, in Dundee. Our repair technicians come to customers in Charleston and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 50 places in Dundee, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Charleston to Edinburgh (37 miles away).

Jobs in DD2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Liff Road, South Road and Dunholm Road. Nearby, we also work in Menzieshill (1 mile south), Dryburgh (1 mile north-east), Ninewells (1 mile south), Gowrie Park (1 mile south-west) and Camperdown (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Broughty Ferry (7 miles east), Stobswell (3 miles east), Monifieth (8 miles east), Barnhill (7 miles east), Pitkerro (4 miles east) and Whitfield (4 miles east).

What’s near Charleston

Around Charleston, we work in homes near Lochee Baptist Church, Menzieshill High School and Balgay Hill and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Invergowrie station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Overgate Centre (2.6 miles east) and Dudhope Castle (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Balgay Hill and Piperdam Loch.

Map of Charleston © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Charleston. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Charleston clients choose us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • No need to remove anything
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our pricing.

How we price non-slip bath coating

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Getting a price from photos

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Charleston, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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