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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Chartham, Kent
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Chartham and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What non-slip bath coating costs
There is no charge for travel to Chartham. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Chartham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Chartham
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our repair technicians work on resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and shower trays, and people most frequently call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten 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. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Chartham (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Chartham?
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but 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 Chartham contact us include:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
Where we work around Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Chartham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
Every address in CT4 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, River Court and The Green. We also travel to Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chartham
We visit homes around No Man's Orchard, Church of St Mary and Chartham Primary School and the streets around them. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Chartham
Other services in Chartham
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not 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 frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Common questions in Chartham
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you work in Chartham?
We do. Technicians travel to Chartham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Chartham?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Should you replace it?
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. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chartham
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chartham use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
