Suffolk · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Hoxne homes

Local non-slip bath coating for Hoxne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need non-slip bath coating in Hoxne?

Non-slip bath coating in Hoxne, done in place

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Typical jobs include safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, in resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Hoxne (IP21)
Area hub
Suffolk
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Hoxne and nearby

Hoxne is about 14 miles south-east of Attleborough, in Suffolk. From the centre of Hoxne to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Hoxne is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover.

We work across IP21 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Low Street, Green Street and Abbey Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Cross Street (1 mile south), Heckfield Green (1 mile south), Thorpe Abbotts (2 miles north-east), Syleham (2 miles east) and Brockdish (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Stowmarket (14 miles south-west), Diss (4 miles north-west), Needham Market (15 miles south-west), Bungay (12 miles north-east), Halesworth (13 miles east) and Chilton (14 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Hoxne

We visit homes around The Swan pub, Church of Ss Peter and Paul and St Edmund's Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Hoxne is Diss station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include 95th Bombardment Group Hospital Museum (2.1 miles south).

Map of Hoxne © OpenStreetMap contributors

Hoxne: your questions answered

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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Advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

When a repair is not the answer

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

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Hoxne

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Access to the area
  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is

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.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your IP21 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs 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 items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Why Hoxne customers choose us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our full price list.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Hoxne

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:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Hoxne

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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