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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Leysdown-on-Sea homes

Non-slip bath coating in and around Leysdown-on-Sea: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Leysdown-on-Sea

Non-slip bath coating in Leysdown-on-Sea, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, 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. We regularly repair acrylic baths, enamelled baths and shower trays, and people most often call us about a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Leysdown-on-Sea (ME12)
Region
Kent
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t 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

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Leysdown-on-Sea

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

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.

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

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Covering Leysdown-on-Sea

Leysdown-on-Sea is about 5 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME12 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Leysdown-on-Sea to London (44 miles away).

We work across the ME12 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Nutts Avenue, Manor Way and The Promenade. We also cover the places around Leysdown-on-Sea: Seasalter (5 miles south-east), Broom Street (5 miles south), Graveney (5 miles south), Culmers (5 miles south) and Waterham (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (6 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (5 miles west).

Map of Leysdown-on-Sea © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Leysdown-on-Sea

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why book with us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • No need to remove anything
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our prices page.

Questions from Leysdown-on-Sea

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Leysdown-on-Sea?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Is there a call-out fee?

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

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Leysdown-on-Sea, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Leysdown-on-Sea as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

What we are called out for in Leysdown-on-Sea

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Choosing a repair company

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

How we price non-slip bath coating

There’s no area surcharge for Leysdown-on-Sea. What changes the price is:

  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Doing more than one item at once

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Send pictures for a quote

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

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

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