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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Drumbrae homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Drumbrae and across Edinburgh. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Non-slip bath coating in Drumbrae, done in place
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We are often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Drumbrae
Are there extra charges for Drumbrae?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Drumbrae?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Drumbrae and the surrounding area
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Drumbrae and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Drumbrae is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
We cover every part of EH4 and EH12. Jobs here include addresses on Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Drumbrae, we cover Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Around Drumbrae
Around Drumbrae, we work in homes near Edinburgh, The Torfin pub and Craigmount High School, among other places. Drumbrae’s nearest station is South Gyle station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 typically the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drumbrae
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our prices page.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Drumbrae
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
What affects the price in Drumbrae
You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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