Somerset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Henley, Somerset

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Henley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Henley

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Henley

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, in shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and acrylic baths.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Somerset. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Henley (BA5)
Area hub
Somerset
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Henley

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The things clients typically mention when they call are:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Before booking anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Choosing a repair company

Henley: your questions answered

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Henley?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Will I see the coating?

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

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Henley customers choose us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our pricing.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

The process

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  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. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

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Our work in Henley

Henley is about 1 mile west of Wells, in Somerset. Jobs in Henley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Henley is one of 640 places in Somerset we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: BA5. Neighbouring places we cover include Haybridge (1 mile east), Wookey (1 mile west), Burcott (1 mile south), Wookey Hole (1 mile north-east) and Wells (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Bridgwater (15 miles south-west), Burnham-on-Sea (14 miles west), Midsomer Norton (10 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (6 miles east), Street (7 miles south-west) and Glastonbury (5 miles south).

Local landmarks in Henley

Around Henley, we work in homes near The Burcott Inn, The Blue School and The Blue School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Wookey Primary School (1 mile south-west) and Church of St Matthew (0.5 miles west). Nearby you’ll also find Cave Museum (1.1 miles north) and Mendip Hospital (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Priddy Mineries and Pen Hill.

Map of Henley © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we would advise against a repair

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

What affects the price in Henley

Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • Access to the area
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A photo taken from further back

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Henley, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Henley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

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