Derbyshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Common Side, Derbyshire
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Common Side. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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 normally cheaper.
About our non-slip bath coating in Common Side
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Common Side (S18)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Common Side
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
Common Side: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Prices and what affects them
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The type of damage
- The material
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Common Side. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can price the job.
Towns and villages near Common Side
More services for Common Side
Covering Common Side
Common Side is about 2 miles south-west of Dronfield, in Derbyshire. We travel to customers in Common Side and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Common Side is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 33 miles away.
Our visits in S18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Valley Road, Mill Street and Overlees. Main roads around Common Side include the B6051, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Common Side include Barlow (1 mile south-east), Cowley (1 mile north), Cutthorpe (1 mile south-east), Quoit Green (2 miles north-east) and Old Brampton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chesterfield (3 miles south-east), Bolsover (9 miles east), Staveley (6 miles east), Matlock (9 miles south), Clay Cross (8 miles south-east) and South Normanton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Common Side
Our customers here include homes close to The Tickled Trout pub, Barlow CofE Primary School and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dronfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Walton Hospital (4.2 miles south-east) and Dronfield Urban District (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Moor and Blacka Moor Nature Reserve.
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Common Side
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Common Side as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
