Scottish Borders · Scotland

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Eccles, Scottish Borders

Non-slip bath coating in Eccles without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Eccles

About our non-slip bath coating in Eccles

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Eccles (TD5)
County
Scottish Borders
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Eccles

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Eccles. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why Eccles clients choose us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our full price list.

The process

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Get a quote

Most clients in Eccles get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Eccles and the surrounding area

Eccles is about 16 miles south-west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Eccles to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Eccles to Edinburgh (about 38 miles away).

Our visits in TD5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Eccles Main Street, Stable Park and Kirkfield or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Leitholm (2 miles north-east), Birgham (2 miles south-east), Ednam (3 miles south-west), Stichill (4 miles south-west) and Scottish Borders (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Kelso (5 miles south-west), Jedburgh (15 miles south-west), Duns (8 miles north), Melrose (14 miles west), Earlston (12 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles west).

Local landmarks in Eccles

In Eccles, that means homes near Village Hall. Well-known places in the area include Bite-about Pele (3.5 miles north) and Coldstream Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Lake of the Hirsel.

Map of Eccles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

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

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

FAQs for Eccles

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

Do you work in Eccles?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Eccles for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Eccles

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Eccles as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

What we are called out for in Eccles

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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Our hiring checklist

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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Prices and what affects them

There is no area surcharge for Eccles. The price reflects:

  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether we combine several jobs

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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