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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hawthorn, Kent

We travel to Hawthorn 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
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Hawthorn

Hawthorn and nearby

Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to customers in Hawthorn and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.

Jobs in CT6 and CT3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road. Main roads around Hawthorn include the A299, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Hawthorn, we cover Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Hawthorn

In Hawthorn, that means homes near Bishopstone Cliffs, Reculver Church of England Primary School and The Huntsman And Horn Public House. Hawthorn’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Hawthorn includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.

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Non-slip bath coating at your home in Hawthorn

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, on acrylic baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Location
Hawthorn (CT6, CT3)
County
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Hawthorn

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

The process

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

Most customers in Hawthorn get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Repair or replace in Hawthorn?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Why Hawthorn customers choose us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our full price list.

Questions from Hawthorn

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Do you come to Hawthorn?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Hawthorn for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Hawthorn included. Travel is included in the price.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Landlord and trade work in Hawthorn

For anyone letting property in or around Hawthorn, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hawthorn as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Common problems we fix in Hawthorn

Smooth surfaces are 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.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

What your quote should include

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

10 questions to ask before you book

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What non-slip bath coating costs

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Hawthorn. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The material, if you know it
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

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