Reading · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Fords Farm, Reading
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Fords Farm, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating in Fords Farm, done in place
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can generally put it right, on resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us) alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Fords Farm
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- 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 your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
Towns and villages near Fords Farm
Also in Fords Farm
How we price non-slip bath coating
Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you’re in Fords Farm and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Where we work around Fords Farm
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Customers in Fords Farm get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Fords Farm is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
All of RG30 and RG31 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Fords Farm
Our clients here include homes close to Kennet Valley Primary School, Prospect School and Calcot Park, among other places. You’ll also find Elvian School (1.1 miles east), St Matthew's (0.6 miles east) and The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain 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.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
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. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Fords Farm: your questions answered
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Repairing versus replacing in Fords Farm
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fords Farm
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fords Farm
For anyone letting property in or around Fords Farm, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
