Suffolk · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Orford, Suffolk

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Orford. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Orford

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Orford

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. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help, whatever the material.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Location
Orford (IP12)
County
Suffolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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 then the old filler has to be removed first.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Orford customers choose us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our prices page.

Orford and nearby

Orford is about 12 miles north-east of Felixstowe, in Suffolk. Whether you are in the middle of Orford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 731 towns and villages in Suffolk.

Every address in IP12 is within our area. That includes homes on Market Hill, High Street and Pump Street. We also cover the places around Orford: Sudbourne (2 miles north), Chillesford (3 miles north-west), Boyton (3 miles south-west), Iken (3 miles north) and Butley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Felixstowe (12 miles south-west), Kesgrave (12 miles west), Woodbridge (9 miles west), Priory Heath (15 miles west), Racecourse (15 miles west) and Leiston (8 miles north).

Around Orford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kings Head Public House, St Bartholomews Church and Orford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Suffolk Underwater Studies Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Aldeburgh Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Orford include Captain's Wood.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Orford

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

When to call us in Orford

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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Prices and what affects them

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

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The type of damage
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How hard the colour is to match

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

Getting a price from photos

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

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray

To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

FAQs for Orford

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Orford?

We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your IP12 postcode.

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