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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Pentrebane homes

Non-slip bath coating in Pentrebane without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

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

Non-slip bath coating in Pentrebane

Non-slip bath coating in Pentrebane without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Our repair technicians work on resurfaced baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Location
Pentrebane (CF5)
Region
Cardiff
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
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

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Same prices wherever you are

Take a look at our full price list.

What happens on the day

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Pentrebane

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The things clients usually mention when they call are:

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

What your quote should include

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

10 questions to ask before you book

For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pentrebane as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

What we cannot put right

In fairness, some problems need a different 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 will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Pentrebane

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

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How hard the colour is to match

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

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Pentrebane and nearby

Pentrebane is about 1 mile north of Ely, in Cardiff. Anywhere in CF5, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover 91 places across Cardiff.

All of CF5 is covered. From Beech Road, Maple Road and Birch Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Fairwater (1 mile south-east), St Fagans (1 mile south-west), Ely (1 mile south), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile south-west) and Caerau (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cardiff (3 miles east), Castle (3 miles east), Adamsdown (4 miles east), Roath (4 miles east), Splott (4 miles east) and Newtown (4 miles east).

Landmarks near Pentrebane

Our clients here include homes close to The Jug and Bottle pub, Hailey Park and Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School. Other local landmarks include Pentrebane Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St David Lutheran Church (0.6 miles south-east). Pentrebane’s nearest station is Fairwater station, roughly 0.8 miles east. A little further out are St Fagans Castle (0.8 miles south-west) and Castle Arcade (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Pentrebane include Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Wenvoe Hill.

  • Other local spots include Creigiau & St Fagans (1.8 miles north-west)
Map of Pentrebane © OpenStreetMap contributors

Pentrebane questions

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What areas do you cover?

The whole UK, including all of Cardiff. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

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

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Do I have to be there?

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

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

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