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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Newton Village, Midlothian

Local non-slip bath coating for Newton Village: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

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

Non-slip bath coating in Newton Village

When to call us in Newton Village

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Our hiring checklist

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Newton Village

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can usually put it right, on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and acrylic baths alike.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Newton Village (EH22)
Area hub
Midlothian
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our pricing.

What we can’t put right

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

What affects the price in Newton Village

You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your photos

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Newton Village questions

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Are there extra charges for Newton Village?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

How the visit works

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 clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Where we work around Newton Village

Newton Village is about 2 miles north-west of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Newton Village is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work.

Jobs in EH22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Desmoulins Drive, Baronet Park and Millerhill Road. If you are just outside Newton Village, we cover Millerhill (1 mile east), Shawfair (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile north-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north) and Whitecraig (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bonnyrigg (3 miles south), Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (5 miles south), Newtongrange (3 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Newton Village

Around Newton Village, we work in homes near Newton Church, Dalkeith High School and Drum Park, among other places. Newton Village has its own railway station: Shawfair station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.8 miles west) and Dalkeith Palace (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Newton Village include Nether Hill and Duddingston Loch.

Map of Newton Village © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.

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