Lincolnshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Howsham

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Howsham and across Lincolnshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Howsham

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Howsham

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair resurfaced baths, shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Howsham as everywhere else we work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Howsham (LN7)
Region
Lincolnshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Howsham and the surrounding area

Howsham is about 10 miles east of Scunthorpe, in Lincolnshire. From the centre of Howsham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Howsham is one of 732 places in Lincolnshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 50 miles away.

Every address in LN7 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Main Street and Cadney Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Howsham include North Kelsey (2 miles south), Cadney (2 miles west), Bigby (2 miles north-east), Wrawby (3 miles north-west) and Brigg (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as New Waltham (15 miles east), Market Rasen (10 miles south), Welton (15 miles south), Kirton in Lindsey (8 miles south-west), Caistor (5 miles south-east) and Holton le Clay (15 miles east).

What’s near Howsham

Howsham’s nearest station is Brigg station, about 3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castlethorpe (4.2 miles north-west).

Map of Howsham © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Lincolnshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

FAQs for Howsham

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Lincolnshire.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

How it works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  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. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Most clients in Howsham get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our full price list.

When to call us in Howsham

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before you book anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What prep work is covered
  • How to care for the finish
  • What protection goes down before work starts

How to compare quotes

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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 photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Howsham

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

There’s no area surcharge for Howsham. The price reflects:

  • How much damage there is
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

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