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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Gayfield, Edinburgh

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Gayfield, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Gayfield

Repair or replace in Gayfield?

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. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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 Gayfield customers choose us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

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About our non-slip bath coating in Gayfield

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’re often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, across acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Gayfield (EH7, EH1, EH3)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What affects the price in Gayfield

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Send photos for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a few hours.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

How to get a price

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Gayfield, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

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Covering Gayfield

Gayfield is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Gayfield get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Gayfield is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.

Jobs in EH7, EH1 and EH3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Albany Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Gayfield sits on or near the A900, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Broughton (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile south), Bellevue (1 mile west), Pilrig (1 mile north-east) and New Town (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Gayfield is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.

Near you in Gayfield

Typical jobs here are in homes near King George V Park, St Cuthbert's Church and Drummond Community High School, among other places. Other local landmarks include London Street Primary School (under half a mile west), 7 pub (within half a mile south-east), Mannafields Christian School (0.6 miles east) and Broughton Place Church (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Victorian Pharmacy Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there is The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include McDonald Road Library (within half a mile north-east)
Map of Gayfield © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Gayfield

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

Landlord and trade work in Gayfield

If you manage property in Gayfield, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

What we are called out for in Gayfield

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How your room will be protected
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Gayfield

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Gayfield?

Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

What information do you need?

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

Do you come to Gayfield?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Gayfield from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

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