Shetland Islands · Scotland
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Lerwick homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Lerwick. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
Lerwick: your questions answered
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
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.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Lerwick?
Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your ZE1 postcode.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Non-slip bath coating in Lerwick, done in place
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Lerwick (ZE1)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Lerwick?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lerwick
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing.
Places near Lerwick
What else we do in Lerwick
Our work in Lerwick
Lerwick is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE1 area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 63 towns and villages across the Shetland Islands.
Here we cover the ZE1 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Market Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A969 and A970, Lerwick is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Sound (1 mile south-west), Gremista (1 mile north), Heogan (1 mile north-east), Grindiscol (2 miles south-east) and Gunnista (2 miles north-east). Being one of the Shetland Islands’s larger places, Lerwick is somewhere we visit frequently. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Lerwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School and the streets around them. A little further out are Gilbert Bain Hospital (under half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Lerwick
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Prices and what affects them
We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most clients in Lerwick 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lerwick
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
What we are called out for in Lerwick
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your ZE1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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