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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ridgeway, Bristol
Non-slip bath coating across Ridgeway and nearby, generally in one visit.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Ridgeway
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. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us).
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bristol. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Ridgeway (BS16, BS5, BS15)
- Region
- Bristol
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Repairing versus replacing in Ridgeway
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ridgeway
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing.
Ridgeway and nearby
Ridgeway is about 1 mile south of Fishponds, in Bristol. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 89 places across Bristol. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 74 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BS16, BS5 and BS15. From Oak Lane, Star Lane and Maggs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Crofts End (1 mile south), Fishponds (1 mile north), Chester Park (1 mile south-east), Whiteway (1 mile south) and Mayfield Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bristol (3 miles west), Bedminster (4 miles south-west), Cotham (3 miles west), Canon's Marsh (3 miles south-west), Southville (3 miles south-west) and Windmill Hill (3 miles south-west).
Around Ridgeway
Around Ridgeway, we work in homes near The Old Tavern Public House, St John's and Chester Park Junior School, among other places. Nearby too are Bristol Brunel Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Snuff Mills (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barton Regis Rural District (0.9 miles west) and Blackberry Hill Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ridgeway include Tarn Lake and Lodge Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.
Prices and what affects them
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your BS16 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
For a price in Ridgeway, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Ridgeway?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
Ridgeway questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you cover the entire of Bristol?
Everywhere in the UK, Ridgeway included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
