Suffolk · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Gillingham, Suffolk
We travel to Gillingham for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Gillingham
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We work on resurfaced baths, wet room floors (ask us) and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Gillingham (NR34)
- County
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Gillingham
Gillingham is about 7 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Gillingham is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR34. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Hemmant Way and King's Dam and the roads around them. We also travel to Dunburgh (1 mile south-west), Geldeston (1 mile west), Dockeney (2 miles west), Beccles (2 miles south-east) and Stockton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lowestoft (7 miles east), Bungay (5 miles west), Halesworth (9 miles south), Carlton Colville (6 miles east), Kirkley (8 miles east) and Pakefield (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gillingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir John Leman High School, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and Swan Motel pub, among other places. Gillingham’s nearest station is Beccles station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Raveningham Motte (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Castle Marshes.
When we would advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Questions from Gillingham
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
What affects the price in Gillingham
You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Gillingham
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Also in Gillingham
Repair or replace in Gillingham?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. 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. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gillingham
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing.
When to call us in Gillingham
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.
Customers typically contact us about:
- 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
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
