Suffolk · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Mellis homes
Non-slip bath coating in Mellis without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
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Non-slip bath coating in Mellis without replacing anything
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t 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
- Mellis (IP23)
- County
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Mellis
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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 frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mellis use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Common questions in Mellis
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover Mellis?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Mellis. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, and that includes Mellis. Prices do not change with location.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
When to call us in Mellis
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Mellis and the surrounding area
Mellis is about 10 miles north of Stowmarket, in Suffolk. Jobs in Mellis are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Mellis is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. We work right across the region, from Mellis to London (76 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: IP23. That includes homes on Earlsford Road, Rectory Road and The Carnser Path. We also travel to Thornham Parva (1 mile south-east), Little Green (2 miles west), Thrandeston (2 miles north-east), Wortham (2 miles north-west) and Gislingham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stowmarket (10 miles south), Diss (4 miles north-east), Needham Market (12 miles south), Chilton (10 miles south-west), Thurston (12 miles south-west) and Elmswell (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Mellis
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mellis Church of England Primary School, The Railway Tavern and Hartismere School and the streets around them. The closest station to Mellis is Diss station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finningham Cromwells Plantation (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Mellis includes Mellis Common.
Prices and what affects them
There is no charge for travel to Mellis. The price comes down to:
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repair or replace in Mellis?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mellis
- A fixed quote before booking
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
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