Essex · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Easthorpe, Essex

Non-slip bath coating in and around Easthorpe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Easthorpe

The process

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Getting a price

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CO5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Non-slip bath coating in Easthorpe, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Typical jobs include worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, across enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and shower trays.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Location
Easthorpe (CO5)
Area hub
Essex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Questions from Easthorpe

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you cover Easthorpe?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Easthorpe from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

For anyone letting property in or around Easthorpe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • No need to remove anything
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our full price list.

Our work in Easthorpe

Easthorpe is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Easthorpe is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Easthorpe to London (45 miles away).

Here we cover the CO5 postcode area. If you’re just outside Easthorpe, we cover Mulberry Green (1 mile north-east), Marks Tey (1 mile north), Little Tey (2 miles north-west), Copford (2 miles north-east) and Messing (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south-west), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (4 miles east).

Landmarks near Easthorpe

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary and House Without A Name Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Anchor Press Museum (3.3 miles south) and Birch Castle (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.

Map of Easthorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

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 photos and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What non-slip bath coating costs

We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Common problems we fix in Easthorpe

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

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Questions to ask before you book

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

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