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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Margaretting, Essex

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Margaretting, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Margaretting

Non-slip bath coating in Margaretting, done in place

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Typical jobs include worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, across shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Margaretting (CM4)
Area hub
Essex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

When a repair is not the answer

We will not take on work that will not 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Margaretting

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before booking anyone

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How your room will be protected

Our hiring checklist

What affects the price in Margaretting

You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

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

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

If you are in Margaretting 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?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Repair or replace in Margaretting?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, 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.

Why us?

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • No need to remove anything

Read our pricing.

FAQs for Margaretting

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How soon can you come?

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

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

How do I clean it?

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

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Margaretting

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Margaretting and nearby

Margaretting is about 4 miles north of Billericay, in Essex. From the centre of Margaretting to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Margaretting is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Margaretting to London (about 26 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of the CM4 postcode area. Whether you live on Wantz Road, Penny's Lane and Maldon Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Margaretting Tye (1 mile east), Stock (2 miles south-east), Galleywood (3 miles east), Billericay (4 miles south) and Ramsden Heath (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south), Braintree (15 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-west) and Maldon (12 miles east).

Local landmarks in Margaretting

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn, Anglo European School and Church of St Margaret, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ingatestone station, about 2 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.7 miles north-east) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Norsey Wood.

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