Cambridgeshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Northstowe

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Northstowe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Northstowe

Non-slip bath coating in Northstowe, done in place

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. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, in resurfaced baths, shower trays and acrylic baths.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Northstowe (CB24)
County
Cambridgeshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When we would advise against a repair

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

What happens on the day

On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Open a window if you can
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

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 over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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Prices and what affects them

Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is

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. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CB24 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Northstowe

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Before booking anyone

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What preparation is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Where we work around Northstowe

Northstowe is about 6 miles north-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.

Our visits in CB24 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, Caesar Way and Roman Close. Other places close to Northstowe include Longstanton (1 mile south-west), Rampton (1 mile east), Westwick (2 miles south-east), Oakington (2 miles south) and Swavesey (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (6 miles south-east), St Neots (14 miles west), Huntingdon (11 miles west), St Ives (6 miles north-west), Newmarket (15 miles east) and Ely (12 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Northstowe

Around Northstowe, we work in homes near The Black Bull pub, Church of All Saints and Pathfinder CofE Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Castle Hill earthworks (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northstowe include Fen Drayton Lakes.

Map of Northstowe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Landlord and trade work in Northstowe

For anyone letting property in or around Northstowe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Hospitality businesses can’t 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.

Repair or replace in Northstowe?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Why Northstowe clients choose us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

Read our pricing.

FAQs for Northstowe

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

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

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

How do I clean it?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

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