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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Eccles, Kent

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Eccles and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Eccles

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Eccles

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you work in Eccles?

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

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Non-slip bath coating in Eccles without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, 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.

Area
Eccles (ME20)
Area hub
Kent
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

How we price non-slip bath coating

Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material and finish
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Eccles

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.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Eccles

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our pricing.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Eccles

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before booking anyone

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before booking

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Eccles, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Covering Eccles

Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Eccles or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Eccles to London (about 28 miles away).

Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. Local streets include Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).

Around Eccles

In Eccles, that means homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mark's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Burham Marsh (1.1 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.

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