Shetland Islands · Scotland
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Hamnavoe homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Hamnavoe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Hamnavoe
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, 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 normally put it right, on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and resurfaced baths alike.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Hamnavoe (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not 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 repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
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The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hamnavoe as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Hamnavoe
Hamnavoe is in the Shetland Islands. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area. That includes homes on Glenburn Road, Atlaness and Gudda Taing and the roads around them. Other places close to Hamnavoe include Toogs (1 mile south), Scalloway (3 miles north-east), Gulberwick (5 miles east), Cunningsburgh (5 miles south-east) and Bremirehoull (6 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (7 miles north-east), Sound (6 miles north-east) and Sandwick (8 miles south-east). Hamnavoe is one of the larger places we cover in the Shetland Islands. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Hamnavoe
We visit homes around West Burra and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Scalloway Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West Loch and Hill of Berry.
When to call us in Hamnavoe
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What non-slip bath coating costs
You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hamnavoe
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing.
Questions from Hamnavoe
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you work in Hamnavoe?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Hamnavoe and the rest of the Shetland Islands. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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