Essex · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Higham, Essex
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Higham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
How we handle non-slip bath coating in Higham
It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, shower trays and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Higham and across Essex. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Higham (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Higham
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t 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
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Nearby places to Higham
Other services in Higham
What affects the price in Higham
We charge the same across the UK, including Higham. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Higham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- What it’s made of, if you know
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’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Higham
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list.
Higham questions
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Higham and nearby
Higham is about 7 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Higham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Higham is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
Jobs in CO7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Stratford St Mary (1 mile south-east), Thorington Street (1 mile west), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east), Withermarsh Green (2 miles north-west) and Dedham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles south-west), Halstead (14 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
Around Higham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Swan Inn, Church of St Mary and Stratford St Mary Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Higham is Manningtree station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Severalls Hospital (5.2 miles south-west) and Little Wenham Castle (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Higham includes Cattawade Marshes.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
