Cambridgeshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Houghton, Cambridgeshire
Our repair technicians come to Houghton for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Common questions in Houghton
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you cover Houghton?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Houghton and the rest of Cambridgeshire. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Houghton
The coating is clear and textured, 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. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cambridgeshire. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Houghton (PE28)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Houghton and nearby
Houghton is about 2 miles west of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. Across the PE28 area, a technician comes to you. We work in 371 places across Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 58 miles away.
Our visits in PE28 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Ward Close, St Ives Road and Thicket Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Houghton include Wyton (1 mile west), Wyton-on-the-Hill (1 mile north), Hemingford Abbots (1 mile south), Hartford (2 miles west) and Godmanchester (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (14 miles south-east), St Neots (10 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles south), Chatteris (11 miles north-east), Yaxley (14 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Houghton
Around Houghton, we work in homes near Houghton Primary School, Three Horse Shoes Public House and St Ivo School. Nearby too are Parish Church of St Mary (under half a mile south-west) and St Ivo School (1.4 miles east). The closest station to Houghton is Huntingdon station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Porch Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Hinchingbrooke Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Houghton includes Houghton Meadows.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cambridgeshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Places near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Houghton
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- 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
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Houghton, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
What non-slip bath coating costs
Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Houghton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When to call us in Houghton
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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
