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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hawkenbury, Kent
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Hawkenbury, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Non-slip bath coating in Hawkenbury, done in place
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you are dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hawkenbury and across Kent. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Hawkenbury
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hawkenbury
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hawkenbury use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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Hawkenbury questions
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you work in Hawkenbury?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Hawkenbury and the rest of Kent. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TN2 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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About Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover 922 places across Kent. Our jobs stretch from Hawkenbury to London (about 31 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: TN2 and TN1. You will find streets such as Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hawkenbury: Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hawkenbury
Our customers here include homes close to St Peter's Church, The Skinners’ Kent Academy and The Hawkenbury pub and the streets around them. You will also find Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east), Dunorlan Park (0.7 miles north) and Claremont Primary School (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Hawkenbury includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Hawkenbury
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.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hawkenbury. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
