Midlothian · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Pathhead, Midlothian
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Pathhead, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Pathhead: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Pathhead?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Pathhead
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can help, on resurfaced baths, acrylic baths and enamelled baths alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Pathhead (EH37)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Pathhead
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
Covering Pathhead
Pathhead is about 4 miles south-east of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Whether you’re in the middle of Pathhead or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 33 places in Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Pathhead to Edinburgh (11 miles away).
All of EH37 is within our area. That includes homes on Main Street, Oxenfoord Avenue and Preston Place. Other places close to Pathhead include Dewartown (1 mile west), Edgehead (1 mile north-west), D'Arcy (2 miles west), Mayfield (3 miles west) and Cousland (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (5 miles west), Dalkeith (4 miles north-west), Penicuik (10 miles west), Loanhead (7 miles west), Gorebridge (3 miles south-west) and Newtongrange (4 miles west).
What’s near Pathhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ford, among other places. The closest station to Pathhead is Gorebridge station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxenfoord Castle (1 mile north-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Should you replace it?
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. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pathhead
- A fixed quote before you book
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in Pathhead
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Midlothian and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What we are called out for in Pathhead
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
How we price non-slip bath coating
Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Whether we combine several jobs
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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