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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Countesswells, Aberdeen

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Countesswells, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Countesswells

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Countesswells

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people get in touch are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Countesswells as everywhere else we work. 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
Location
Countesswells (AB15)
Area hub
Aberdeen
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t 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’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Countesswells?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Common reasons people in Countesswells contact us are:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Before you book anyone

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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What non-slip bath coating costs

Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

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’ll reply with a fixed price.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Work for landlords and builders

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Repair or replace in Countesswells?

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. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our prices page.

FAQs for Countesswells

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Countesswells and the surrounding area

Countesswells is about 3 miles south-east of Westhill, in Aberdeen. Whether you are in the middle of Countesswells or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 63 towns and villages across Aberdeen.

Postcode districts we cover here: AB15. Local streets include Burnett Road, Countesswells Park Road and North Countesswells Road. Nearby, we also work in Kingswells (2 miles north), Bieldside (2 miles south), Milltimber (2 miles south), Riverside of Blairs (3 miles south) and Newhills (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aberdeen (4 miles east), Rosemount (4 miles east), Berryden (4 miles east), Ferryhill (4 miles east), New Aberdeen (5 miles east) and Dyce (5 miles north).

What’s near Countesswells

Around Countesswells, we work in homes near Hazlehead Academy, Church Of Scotland and Hazlehead Park. Countesswells’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Pitfoddels Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Gordon Highlanders Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beans Hill and Murtle Dam.

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