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Non-slip bath & shower coating in New Town, Edinburgh
Local non-slip bath coating for New Town: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in New Town
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
Non-slip bath coating in New Town without replacing anything
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us), and people most often call us about worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- New Town (EH3, EH1, EH2)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in New Town
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
Landlord and trade work in New Town
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
New Town: your questions answered
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you cover New Town?
We do. We send a technician to New Town for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Also in New Town
Repairing versus replacing in New Town
Instead, you could go for 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. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page.
What non-slip bath coating costs
We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
If you are in New Town and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About New Town
New Town is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH3, we come to you. New Town is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the EH3, EH1 and EH2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane. Close by, we cover Bellevue (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Canonmills (1 mile north), Greenside (1 mile east) and Gayfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in New Town
Around New Town, we work in homes near King George V Park, St Cuthbert's Church and The Standing Order pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Stockbridge public library (less than half a mile north-west), London Street Primary School (0.5 miles north-east), Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles north-east) and Free Church College (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in New Town itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.6 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Local churches include St Andrew's and St George's West Church (under half a mile south-east)
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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