Essex · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Fordham, Essex
Non-slip bath coating in Fordham without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
About our non-slip bath coating in Fordham
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. We regularly repair shower trays, acrylic baths and enamelled baths, and people most often call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Fordham (CO6)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Also near Fordham
Also in Fordham
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
Repair or replace: which is better?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Fordham. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fordham
- One price list for the entire UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Fordham?
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Look out for these signs:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- How soon you can use it again
Fordham and the surrounding area
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO6 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our jobs stretch from Fordham to London (48 miles away).
Our visits in CO6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Fordham include Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Fordham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes Public House and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Fordham’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Fordham includes Sergeants Orchard.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Most customers in Fordham get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Questions from Fordham
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
The whole UK, including all of Essex. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What non-slip bath coating costs
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Fordham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
