Staffordshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hints, Staffordshire
Non-slip bath coating for Hints, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Hints
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can help, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths alike.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Hints (B78)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Hints
Hints is about 3 miles west of Tamworth, in Staffordshire. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hints, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 512 places across Staffordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the B78 postcode area. You will find streets such as Hints Lane, Watling Street and School Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover The Bodnetts (1 mile north-east), Mile Oak (1 mile east), Hopwas (1 mile north-east), Weeford (2 miles west) and Coton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Burton upon Trent (13 miles north), Tamworth (3 miles east), Cannock (12 miles north-west), Lichfield (5 miles north-west), Rugeley (12 miles north-west) and Burntwood (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hints
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Bartholomew and the streets around them. The closest station to Hints is Tamworth station, roughly 3.1 miles east. A little further out are Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Ankerside Shopping Centre (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Hints include Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve and Minster Pool.
Repairing versus replacing in Hints
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hints
- Everything repaired in place
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our prices page.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hints
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.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hints as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Questions from Hints
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Hints?
Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
If you’re in Hints and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Hints
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
More services for Hints
What non-slip bath coating costs
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
