Kent · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Greatstone-on-Sea

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Greatstone-on-Sea, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Greatstone-on-Sea

Non-slip bath coating in Greatstone-on-Sea, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We are often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, across wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and shower trays.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Greatstone-on-Sea (TN28)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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Advice

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, 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

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Greatstone-on-Sea

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Where we work around Greatstone-on-Sea

Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Greatstone-on-Sea and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Greatstone-on-Sea to London (58 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: TN28. From Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Greatstone-on-Sea, we cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).

Near you in Greatstone-on-Sea

In Greatstone-on-Sea, that means homes near St Peter's, The Marsh Academy and Romney Warren Country Park, among other places. Also close by are Greatstone Primary School (0.5 miles south), The Jolly Fisherman pub (within half a mile south) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west). Further afield, we also cover the area around Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.

Map of Greatstone-on-Sea © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Greatstone-on-Sea use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Common questions in Greatstone-on-Sea

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Greatstone-on-Sea?

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

Repairing versus replacing in Greatstone-on-Sea

The alternatives are 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. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Greatstone-on-Sea clients choose us

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

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Prices and what affects them

We do not charge extra for travel to Greatstone-on-Sea. The price comes down to:

  • The type of damage
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The material and finish
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Any details about the material
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Greatstone-on-Sea?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Questions to ask before you book

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Who will actually do the work
  • If travel is included in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

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