Southampton · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Highfield, Southampton
We travel to Highfield for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Highfield
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 resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in enamelled baths, acrylic baths and shower trays.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Highfield
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Highfield
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page.
Covering Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO17, a technician comes to you. Highfield is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover. We work right across the region, from Highfield to London (69 miles away).
We cover every part of SO17, SO16 and SO14 and the streets around it. From Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Highfield include the A3035, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Highfield, we cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Around Highfield
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Southampton Common, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Highfield Church of England Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west), Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east) and Highfield Church (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Highfield includes Netley Common.
Common questions in Highfield
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Highfield?
We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your SO17 postcode.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Highfield
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
Nearby places to Highfield
What else we do in Highfield
When to call us in Highfield
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
Landlord and trade work in Highfield
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What affects the price in Highfield
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Highfield get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
