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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Murkle homes
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Murkle and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Murkle
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, across enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Murkle (KW14)
- Region
- Highland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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Murkle questions
What areas do you cover?
All of Highland, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Covering Murkle
Murkle is about 3 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Anywhere in KW14, a technician comes to you. Murkle is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.
Our visits in KW14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Castletown (2 miles east), Thurso (3 miles west), Dunnet (4 miles north-east), Scrabster (4 miles west) and Glengolly (4 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Murkle
Murkle’s nearest station is Thurso station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Thurso Heritage Museum (3.6 miles west) and Dunbar Hospital (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s St John's Loch.
What affects the price in Murkle
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Murkle, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Murkle
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Murkle
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Look out for these signs:
- 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
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
Repairing versus replacing in Murkle
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. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Murkle
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
