Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Lochaline, Argyll and Bute

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Lochaline homes

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Lochaline

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, we can generally put it right.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Argyll and Bute. 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
Location
Lochaline (PA80)
Area hub
Argyll and Bute
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Questions from Lochaline

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

How do I book?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Landlord and trade work in Lochaline

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

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Covering Lochaline

Lochaline is about 15 miles north-west of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. We visit customers in Lochaline, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 118 towns and villages across Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Glasgow, about 75 miles away.

We work across PA80 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Miners Court and Torr-na-Faire, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Craignure (5 miles south-east), Salen (7 miles west), Lochdon (8 miles south-east), Balliveolan (11 miles east) and Achnacroish (11 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oban (15 miles south-east), Dunollie (14 miles south-east), Tobermory (13 miles north-west) and Dunbeg (14 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.

What’s near Lochaline

We visit homes around Kiel Church. Nearby you will also find Mull and Iona Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardtornish Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Lochan Lub an Arbhair.

Map of Lochaline © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

We do not charge extra for travel to Lochaline. The price comes down to:

  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

How the visit works

Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

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Repairing versus replacing in Lochaline

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our prices page.

Common problems we fix in Lochaline

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

What your quote should include

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

When a repair isn’t the answer

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

  • 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 booking.

Materials we repair

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