Norfolk · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hockering, Norfolk
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Hockering, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
Why repair rather than replace?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hockering
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our pricing.
Non-slip bath coating in Hockering, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you are dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help, on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and resurfaced baths alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Hockering (NR20)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Hockering, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
What affects the price in Hockering
Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Hockering: your questions answered
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Hockering?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
People generally call us when they notice one of these:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
More services for Hockering
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
Our work in Hockering
Hockering is about 5 miles east of Dereham, in Norfolk. Customers in Hockering get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Hockering is one of 797 places in Norfolk we cover.
We work across the NR20 postcode area. From The Street, Bishop Herbert Close and Rectory Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Hockering, we cover East Tuddenham (1 mile south), Mattishall Burgh (1 mile south-west), The Common (2 miles south), North Tuddenham (2 miles west) and West End (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (10 miles east), Dereham (5 miles west), Wymondham (7 miles south), Sprowston (11 miles east), Thorpe St Andrew (12 miles east) and Attleborough (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Hockering
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Michael and Hockering Church of England Primary Academy and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Morley Castle (4.1 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
