Shetland Islands · Scotland

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Mail

Non-slip bath coating for Mail, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Mail

Non-slip bath coating in Mail without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We regularly repair shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Mail (ZE2)
Area hub
Shetland Islands
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Common problems we fix in Mail

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Before booking anyone

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

How we price non-slip bath coating

Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair is not 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

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Mail

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

Covering Mail

Mail is about 9 miles south of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Anywhere in ZE2, a technician comes to you. We work in all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in ZE2 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Bremirehoull (1 mile north), Cunningsburgh (1 mile north), Aithsetter (2 miles north-east), Sandwick (2 miles south) and Hoswick (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Lerwick (9 miles north), Sound (8 miles north) and Scalloway (7 miles north). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Landmarks near Mail

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mail Church and the streets around them. For a walk, there is Loch of Fladdabister.

Map of Mail © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Ask for a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Read our pricing.

Questions from Mail

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Mail?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can you quote from pictures?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you cover Mail?

We do. Technicians travel to Mail from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Landlord and trade work in Mail

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mail as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

If you manage property in Mail, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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