Northamptonshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Old, Northamptonshire
Non-slip bath coating in Old without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
FAQs for Old
Do you cover Old?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Old for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How we handle non-slip bath coating in Old
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.
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. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Old (NN6)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
Where we work around Old
Old is about 6 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 364 towns and villages across Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 45 miles away.
Our visits in NN6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Faxton End, Harrington Road and Charles Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Old, we cover Scaldwell (1 mile south-west), Walgrave (1 mile south-east), Lamport (2 miles north-west), Mawsley Village (2 miles north-east) and Hanging Houghton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Northampton (7 miles south), Corby (11 miles north-east), Kettering (6 miles north-east), Wellingborough (7 miles south-east), Daventry (15 miles south-west) and Rushden (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Old
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Andrew and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kettering General Hospital (5.6 miles north-east) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Old includes Pitsford Water.
What affects the price in Old
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old
If you manage property in Old, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
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Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for 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. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
See our pricing.
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 will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
When to call us in Old
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before booking
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
