Essex · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Craig's End, Essex
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Craig's End, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Craig's End, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. If you are dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can typically put it right, on resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us) alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Craig's End (CO9)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Craig's End?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Craig's End
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing.
Also near Craig's End
Also in Craig's End
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Prices and what affects them
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Craig's End, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Common problems we fix in Craig's End
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
Covering Craig's End
Craig's End is about 6 miles south-east of Haverhill, in Essex. Across the CO9 area, a technician comes to you. We cover 644 places in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 43 miles away.
Jobs in CO9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Craig's End, we cover Stambourne Green (1 mile north-west), Cornish Hall End (2 miles west), Birdbrook (2 miles north), Steeple Bumpstead (3 miles north-west) and New England (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (9 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (8 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles south-west) and Great Notley (10 miles south).
Around Craig's End
Around Craig's End, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Peter and St Thomas and The Red Lion Public House. A little further out are Toppesfield Museum of The Working Horse (1.5 miles east) and Bumpstead Rural District (2.9 miles north-west).
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 before you book.
Materials we work on in Craig's End
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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 generally the cheaper route.
Craig's End questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Craig's End and the rest of Essex. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
