Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Crocketford, Dumfries and Galloway
We travel to Crocketford for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Can I fix it myself?
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our non-slip bath coating in Crocketford
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We work on shower trays, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us), and people most often call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Crocketford (DG2)
- Area hub
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Crocketford
Crocketford (Gaelic: Ninemile Bar) is about 9 miles west of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Crocketford is one of 138 towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway we cover. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 59 miles away.
Here we cover the DG2 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Glenburn Gardens, Maiden Row and Elspeth Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Crocketford, we cover Milton (2 miles south-east), Springholm (2 miles south-west), Kirkpatrick Durham (3 miles south-west), Shawhead (3 miles north-east) and Hardgate (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dumfries (9 miles east), Dalbeattie (7 miles south), Castle Douglas (8 miles south-west), Heathhall (11 miles east), Newbridge Drive (9 miles north-east) and Troqueer (9 miles east).
Around Crocketford
Not far away are Bishop Forest Hill and Auchenreoch Loch.
When to call us in Crocketford
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Crocketford use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Places near Crocketford
What else we do in Crocketford
What non-slip bath coating costs
We charge the same across the UK, including Crocketford. The price reflects:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Crocketford. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you are in Crocketford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, generally overnight.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- 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 will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Crocketford
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Repair or replace: which is better?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crocketford
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
Crocketford questions
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Dumfries and Galloway. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
