Nottinghamshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Kilvington homes

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • 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 Kilvington?

Non-slip bath coating in Kilvington without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on shower trays, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people get in touch are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Kilvington (NG13)
Area hub
Nottinghamshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Kilvington and the surrounding area

Kilvington is about 6 miles south of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Kilvington is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Kilvington to Birmingham (57 miles away).

Jobs in NG13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Kilvington include Staunton in the Vale (1 mile north-east), Flawborough (1 mile west), Orston (2 miles south-west), Bottesford (3 miles south) and Hawksworth (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton (12 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (6 miles north), West Bridgford (14 miles west), Netherfield (11 miles west), Bingham (7 miles west) and Radcliffe on Trent (10 miles west).

Local landmarks in Kilvington

Our customers here include homes close to The Staunton Arms Public House and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bottesford station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newark Hospital (6 miles north).

Map of Kilvington © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

If you are in Kilvington and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Kilvington customers choose us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our prices page.

Kilvington: your questions answered

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

What we can’t put right

In fairness, 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

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Common problems we fix in Kilvington

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who turns up on the day
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

Prices and what affects them

We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What the surface is made of
  • How much damage there is

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Kilvington. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your NG13 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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