Derby · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Darley Abbey homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Darley Abbey, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
How we handle non-slip bath coating in Darley Abbey
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. If you’re dealing with worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Darley Abbey (DE22, DE21, DE1)
- Area hub
- Derby
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DE22 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Covering Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey is about 2 miles north of Derby, in Derby. Whether you are in the middle of Darley Abbey or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Derby. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Every address in DE22, DE21 and DE1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Old Lane, New Road and Abbey Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Little Chester (1 mile south), Allestree (1 mile north), Cathedral Quarter (1 mile south), Breadsall (1 mile north-east) and Burley Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Shelton Lock (5 miles south), Spondon (4 miles south-east), Sunny Hill (4 miles south), Pear Tree (3 miles south), Boulton (4 miles south-east) and Allenton (4 miles south).
Around Darley Abbey
Around Darley Abbey, we work in homes near Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School, Saint Benedict and Church of St Matthew and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Derby station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Derby Old Gaol (1.2 miles south) and Derbyshire Royal Infirmary (1.8 miles south).
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
Common questions in Darley Abbey
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.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Are there extra charges for Darley Abbey?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Darley Abbey is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Towns and villages near Darley Abbey
What else we do in Darley Abbey
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 treats your existing bath or tray. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why Darley Abbey clients choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlord and trade work in Darley Abbey
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
If you manage property in Darley Abbey, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Common problems we fix in Darley Abbey
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
