Kent · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Coldharbour, Kent

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

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Coldharbour homes

Non-slip bath coating in Coldharbour, done in place

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Our repair technicians work on resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Coldharbour (TN11)
Region
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why us?

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • No need to remove anything
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our full price list.

Common questions in Coldharbour

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, so Coldharbour is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

Is it messy?

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

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Coldharbour

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

What affects the price in Coldharbour

We charge the same across the UK, including Coldharbour. The price reflects:

  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How hard the colour is to match

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Quotes from your photos

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

What we’re called out for in Coldharbour

Smooth surfaces are 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.

The most common problems we are called about are:

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

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • Aftercare advice
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

About Coldharbour

Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.

Our visits in TN11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).

Around Coldharbour

Around Coldharbour, we work in homes near Parish Church of St John, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School and The Flying Dutchman Public House. The nearest railway station is Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.

Map of Coldharbour © OpenStreetMap contributors
CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Read what customers say about us on Trustpilot.