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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Nackington, Kent

Our technicians come to Nackington for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Nackington

Non-slip bath coating in Nackington without replacing anything

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, on acrylic baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Nackington (CT4)
County
Kent
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How we price non-slip bath coating

You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send photos for a quote

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Details of any past repairs

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Nackington as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Nackington and nearby

Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We travel to homes and businesses in Nackington, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.

We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).

Landmarks near Nackington

Our clients here include homes close to St. Anselm's Catholic School, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury East station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.

Map of Nackington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

When to call us in Nackington

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.

People typically call us after spotting something like this:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Comparing quotes

  • What preparation is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Choosing a repair company

Repairing versus replacing in Nackington

Instead, you could go for 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. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why Nackington customers choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our pricing.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Nackington

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Nackington and the rest of Kent. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You will get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

What we can’t put right

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

How it works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  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. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

If you are in Nackington 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.

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