Medway · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Chatham, Medway

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Chatham and across Medway. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

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

Book non-slip bath coating in Chatham

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Chatham

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths, and common reasons people get in touch are safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Chatham (ME5, ME4, ME7, ME1)
Area hub
Medway
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Covering Chatham

Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We travel to homes and businesses in Chatham and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Chatham to London (29 miles away).

Jobs in ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street and the roads around them. You will find Chatham on the A2 and A229, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Chatham, we cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Chatham sees plenty of our work.

Near you in Chatham

Our clients here include homes close to Chatham Free Library, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west), Christ the King (under half a mile south-east), Wayfield Primary School (under half a mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). Chatham’s nearest station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.

  • Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
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DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Common questions in Chatham

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use 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 price.

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Common problems we fix in Chatham

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Common reasons people in Chatham contact us are:

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

What your quote should include

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

For landlords and businesses

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Medway and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

How we price non-slip bath coating

You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Getting a price from pictures

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our pricing.

Honest limits

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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