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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Kingston upon Hull

Non-slip bath coating across Kingston upon Hull and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Kingston upon Hull

Non-slip bath coating in Kingston upon Hull, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our technicians work on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Kingston upon Hull (HU7, HU9, HU8, HU5)
County
Hull
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Our work in Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull is in Hull. From the centre of Kingston upon Hull to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 22 towns and villages in Hull, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds (49 miles away).

Every address in HU7, HU9, HU8 and HU5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Main Street, Cavendish Square and Jubilee Square or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A63 and A165, Kingston upon Hull is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Kingston upon Hull, we cover Stepney (1 mile south-west), Wilmington (1 mile east), Newland (1 mile north-west), The Avenues (1 mile west) and Stoneferry (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kingswood (3 miles north), Gipsyville (3 miles south-west), Longhill (3 miles east), Bilton Grange Estate (3 miles east), East Ella (3 miles south-west) and Anlaby Park (3 miles south-west).

What’s near Kingston upon Hull

Around Kingston upon Hull, we work in homes near Hull Grammar School, Pearson Park and Church of St Mary, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Bull Public House (within half a mile south-west), Stepney Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Endeavour High School (less than half a mile south). Kingston upon Hull’s nearest station is Hull station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Marshalls Humber Car Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Kingston General Hospital (under half a mile south).

Map of Kingston upon Hull © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your HU7 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Kingston upon Hull, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Common problems we fix in Kingston upon Hull

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The most common problems we are called about are:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What prep work is covered
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

What affects the price in Kingston upon Hull

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

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Details of any past repairs

Most clients in Kingston upon Hull get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Kingston upon Hull

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

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Do you come to Kingston upon Hull?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Kingston upon Hull and the rest of Hull. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Kingston upon Hull?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, 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.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Typically one visit, start to finish

See our pricing.

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