Norfolk · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Northwold, Norfolk

Non-slip bath coating in and around Northwold: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

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

Need non-slip bath coating in Northwold?

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Northwold

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair shower trays, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us), and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

Every job is backed 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
Where
Northwold (IP26)
Region
Norfolk
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What non-slip bath coating costs

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How much damage there is
  • Access to the area

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Northwold. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Common problems we fix in Northwold

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

The things clients normally mention when they call include:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Questions to ask before booking

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

FAQs for Northwold

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.

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

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

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

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

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How soon can you come?

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

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, 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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How it works

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

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

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

About Northwold

Northwold is about 11 miles north-west of Thetford, in Norfolk. We visit clients in Northwold and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk. You can also see our page for London, about 78 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: IP26. That includes homes on High Street, Little London Road and Hall Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Brookville (1 mile west), Methwold (2 miles south-west), Whittington (3 miles north-west), Methwold Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Oxborough (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Thetford (11 miles south-east), Downham Market (10 miles north-west), Watton (11 miles east), Swaffham (8 miles north-east), West Winch (14 miles north-west) and Feltwell (5 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Northwold

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Andrew, Iceni Academy and The Norman Church of England Primary School and the streets around them.

Map of Northwold © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Northwold?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • No extra charge for your area
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

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