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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hook Green, Kent

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Hook Green and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Hook Green homes

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Hook Green

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. If you are dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can usually put it right.

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.

Area
Hook Green (DA13)
Area hub
Kent
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What non-slip bath coating costs

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Send photos for a quote

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

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Hook Green, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

When to call us in Hook Green

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

Covering Hook Green

Hook Green is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.

Jobs in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Fred Mead, Barker Fields and Lambert Mews. If you are just outside Hook Green, we cover Southfleet (1 mile north-east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).

Local landmarks in Hook Green

We visit homes around Longfield Chalk Bank, Church of St Nicholas and Black Lion pub. Also close by are Longfield Academy (1.1 miles south-west) and Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.8 miles north-west) and Darent Valley Hospital (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hook Green includes Sawyers Lake.

Map of Hook Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

Most customers in Hook Green get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Hook Green

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Hook Green

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No need to remove anything
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Questions from Hook Green

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

What information do you need?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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