Essex · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in North End, Essex

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in North End, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near North End

How we handle non-slip bath coating in North End

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. If you’re dealing with worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. 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
North End (CM6)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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.

How the visit works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

If you are in North End and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Everything repaired in place

Take a look at our prices page.

Questions from North End

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CM6 postcode.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you cover the whole of Essex?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What non-slip bath coating costs

We charge the same across the UK, including North End. What changes the price is:

  • The material
  • How much damage there is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Quotes from your photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Where we work around North End

North End is about 7 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of North End or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 32 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: CM6. Streets in the area include Bennett's Lane, Mill Road and Black Chapel Lane. If you’re just outside North End, we cover Causeway End (1 mile north-east), Little Dunmow (1 mile north), Ford End (1 mile south-east), Felsted (1 mile north-east) and Brookstreet (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles south-east), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south) and Witham (10 miles east).

Landmarks near North End

Around North End, we work in homes near Church of St Andrew, The Butchers Arms Public House and The Flitch Green Academy, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Little Easton Moat (4.7 miles north-west) and Broomfield Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.

Map of North End © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need non-slip bath coating in North End?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Common reasons people in North End contact us are:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Aftercare advice
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Choosing a repair company

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • 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’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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