Orkney Islands · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Rackwick, Orkney Islands
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Rackwick, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Non-slip bath coating in Rackwick 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 homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on enamelled baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people contact us are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Rackwick (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Rackwick
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Rackwick. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Rackwick questions
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your KW17 postcode.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rackwick
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
Rackwick and the surrounding area
Rackwick is about 24 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in KW17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Rackwick include Pierowall (1 mile south), Brinian (14 miles south), Broughtown (14 miles east), Evie (16 miles south) and Lady (16 miles east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Rackwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baptist Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Noltland Castle (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Rackwick includes Couters Hill and North Hill RSPB reserve.
Places near Rackwick
Other services in Rackwick
Honest limits
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
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Rackwick
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
