Portsmouth · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Kingston, Portsmouth
Local non-slip bath coating for Kingston: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Kingston
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people get in touch are worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Kingston and across Portsmouth. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We travel to clients in Kingston, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Jobs in PO1, PO3 and PO4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. You’ll find Kingston on the A288, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Kingston include Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Around Kingston
Our customers here include homes close to Alexandra Park, Graham Arms and Langstone Infant School and the streets around them. You will also find Miltoncross Academy (under half a mile south-east), Church of St Cuthbert (within half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingston includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kingston
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
See our pricing.
Landlord and trade work in Kingston
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Portsmouth and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Kingston
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.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
What a repair cannot fix
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
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Kingston
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
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Kingston: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are there extra charges for Kingston?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What affects the price in Kingston
We do not charge extra for travel to Kingston. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
Most customers in Kingston get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
