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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Colinton

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Colinton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • 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 Colinton homes

What we cannot put right

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Colinton

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

Non-slip bath coating in Colinton without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you are dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, we can usually put it right.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Colinton (EH13, EH14)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price non-slip bath coating

Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The colour and finish to match

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any details about the material

Most customers in Colinton get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Colinton questions

Can I add another job to the visit?

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

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Do you cover Colinton?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Colinton and the rest of Edinburgh. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Where we work around Colinton

Colinton is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Colinton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh.

All of EH13 and EH14 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Bridge Road, Elliot Road and Grant Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Redford (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile north-west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east) and Clovenstone (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Colinton

We visit homes around Colinton Parish Church, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming (under half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (0.7 miles north-east). Colinton’s nearest station is Kingsknowe station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north-west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.

Map of Colinton © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Get a fixed price

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Should you replace it?

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. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • No extra charge for your area
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our pricing.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Colinton

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Colinton

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Comparing quotes

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

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