Kent · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Hales Place homes
Non-slip bath coating for Hales Place, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, generally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
About our non-slip bath coating in Hales Place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you are dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can help, on shower trays, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Hales Place?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hales Place
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hales Place
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hales Place as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Hales Place?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Before you book anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How changes to the job are handled
Questions from Hales Place
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you cover Hales Place?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Hales Place from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Covering Hales Place
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Hales Place or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Hales Place is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Hales Place to London (about 53 miles away).
Here we cover the CT2 and CT1 postcode area. You will find streets such as Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hales Place
Our customers here include homes close to St Stephen's Junior School, St Edmund's School and Archbishop's School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (less than half a mile south), Church of St Stephen (within half a mile south), St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles south) and Bus Company Island (0.8 miles south). Hales Place’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How we price non-slip bath coating
We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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