Derbyshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Higham, Derbyshire

We travel to Higham for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Higham homes

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Higham

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Higham and the rest of Derbyshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can you quote from photos?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Derbyshire.

About our non-slip bath coating in Higham

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on resurfaced baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Derbyshire. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Higham (DE55)
Area hub
Derbyshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Higham

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

Look out for these signs:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Aftercare advice

10 questions to ask before you book

When we would advise against a repair

Before booking, it’s worth knowing 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

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Higham and nearby

Higham is about 5 miles north of Ripley, in Derbyshire. Wherever you are in the DE55 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 532 places in Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 41 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of the DE55 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Chesterfield Road, Strettea Lane and New Street, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Higham: Shirland (1 mile south-east), Mickley (1 mile north), Ogston (1 mile north-west), Wessington (2 miles south-west) and Brackenfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chesterfield (8 miles north), Ilkeston (11 miles south), Belper (7 miles south), Heanor (8 miles south), Dronfield (12 miles north) and Ripley (5 miles south).

Local landmarks in Higham

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Leonard's Church, Mickley Infant School and The Woolpack pub, among other places. The closest station to Higham is Alfreton station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Clay Cross Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Clay Cross Urban District (2.5 miles north).

Map of Higham © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

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.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Higham use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We don’t charge extra for travel to Higham. The price depends on:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Higham. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A picture taken from further back

For a price in Higham, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • No need to remove anything
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Take a look at our prices page.

How it works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can price the job.

Get a free quote

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