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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Lower Hartlip, Kent
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Lower Hartlip and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Lower Hartlip
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We regularly repair acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and people most frequently call us about a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Lower Hartlip (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- The material
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Nearby places to Lower Hartlip
Other services in Lower Hartlip
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lower Hartlip
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Lower Hartlip
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lower Hartlip as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
Lower Hartlip and nearby
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Lower Hartlip to London (34 miles away).
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. That includes homes on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane. Close by, we cover Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Around Lower Hartlip
Around Lower Hartlip, we work in homes near Leigh Academy Rainham, Foxburrow Wood and Church of St Michael. The closest station to Lower Hartlip is Newington station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Lower Hartlip includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
FAQs for Lower Hartlip
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What we’re called out for in Lower Hartlip
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
