Cambridgeshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Reed

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Reed, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Reed

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Reed

It suits 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 a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can help.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Reed (SG8)
County
Cambridgeshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Common questions in Reed

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

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

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Do you cover Reed?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Reed from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Reed included. There is no extra charge for travel.

Where we work around Reed

Reed is about 3 miles south of Royston, in Cambridgeshire. Jobs in Reed are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 371 places in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 35 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: SG8. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Jackson's Lane and Crow Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Hay Green (1 mile west), Barkway (1 mile east), Therfield (2 miles west), Kelshall (2 miles west) and Smith's End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (15 miles north-east), Royston (3 miles north), Cambourne (15 miles north), Melbourn (5 miles north), Sawston (11 miles north-east) and Linton (14 miles north-east).

What’s near Reed

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cabinet pub, Reed First School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The closest station to Reed is Royston station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Royston Museum (2.8 miles north) and Anstey Hales Farm (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Reed include Hawkins Wood.

Map of Reed © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Reed, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Repair or replace in Reed?

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 non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why Reed clients choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our prices page.

How we price non-slip bath coating

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Common problems we fix in Reed

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

What to look for in a quote

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Reed

If you manage property in Reed, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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