Edinburgh · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Little France, Edinburgh
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Little France and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Little France, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Little France (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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What affects the price in Little France
We charge the same across the UK, including Little France. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- The material
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Little France and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Little France
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Look out for these signs:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
Where we work around Little France
Little France is about 2 miles south-east of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Little France is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH17 and EH16 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Gilmerton Road, Craigour Avenue and Kingston Avenue, all of which we cover. You will find Little France on the A772, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Little France: Craigour (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile south), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile west) and Ferniehill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Little France
Our clients here include homes close to Liberton High School, Robin Chapel and Craigmillar Castle Park and the streets around them. You will also find St Margaret's School (1.3 miles north-west) and Liberton Parish Church (1 mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, about 1.9 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craigmillar Castle (within half a mile north) and Natural History Collections (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Little France includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little France
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
Little France: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Are there extra charges for Little France?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
