Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Longside, Aberdeenshire

Non-slip bath coating for Longside, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Longside

What we do, step by step

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we’ll 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.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

For a price in Longside, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Non-slip bath coating in Longside, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Longside (AB42)
Region
Aberdeenshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

Landlords, agents and businesses in Longside

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

About Longside

Longside is about 5 miles west of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire. Across the AB42 area, we come to you. Longside is one of 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire where we work.

Every address in AB42 is covered. Whether you live on Market Hill, Main Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Mintlaw (2 miles west), Rora (3 miles north-east), Downiehills (3 miles east), Old Deer (4 miles west) and Fetterangus (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Peterhead (5 miles east), Fraserburgh (12 miles north), Ellon (11 miles south-west), Roanheads (6 miles east), Clerkhill (5 miles east) and Port Henry (6 miles east).

Local landmarks in Longside

In Longside, that means homes near Parish Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around Inverugie Castle (4.2 miles east) and Carnegie Inverurie Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Hill of Aldie and Pitfour Lake.

Map of Longside © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

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 photos and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

FAQs for Longside

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Longside?

Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your AB42 postcode.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

Prices and what affects them

We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • What the surface is made of
  • How many areas need work
  • The colour and finish to match

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Longside. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A picture taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Longside

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

Customers generally contact us about:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

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 generally the cheaper route.

Repairing versus replacing in Longside

The alternatives are 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. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • One visit for most repairs

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