Kent · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Old Tree, Kent
Our repair technicians come to Old Tree for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Non-slip bath coating in Old Tree without replacing anything
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Old Tree and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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What affects the price in Old Tree
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Old Tree. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Covering Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Old Tree or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
All of CT3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Old Tree include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
What’s near Old Tree
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Curtis Wood, Church of the Holy Cross and Spires Academy. The closest station to Old Tree is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Places near Old Tree
More services for Old Tree
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Tree use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
What we are called out for in Old Tree
Smooth surfaces are 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.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
Questions from Old Tree
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Old Tree?
Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CT3 postcode.
Do you come to Old Tree?
We do. We send a technician to Old Tree for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Repair or replace in Old Tree?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Tree
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Old Tree
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
