Rutland · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ridlington, Rutland

Local non-slip bath coating for Ridlington: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Ridlington

Common questions in Ridlington

Can you quote from photos?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Will there be a smell?

There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you work in Ridlington?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Ridlington and the rest of Rutland. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Non-slip bath coating in Ridlington without replacing anything

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. We’re often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, on enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Ridlington (LE15)
Region
Rutland
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

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

How to get a fixed price

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

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

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. 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.

Get a fixed price

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ridlington. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our pricing.

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 before you book.

Materials we repair

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

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ridlington as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

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.

Common problems we fix in Ridlington

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How to look after the finish
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Our work in Ridlington

Ridlington is about 4 miles south of Oakham, in Rutland. Across the LE15 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover all 47 towns and villages across Rutland, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ridlington to Birmingham (49 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of the LE15 postcode area. Whether you live on Main Street, Top Road and East Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Ayston (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile east), Belton-in-Rutland (2 miles south-west), Braunston-in-Rutland (3 miles north) and Egleton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Barleythorpe (5 miles north), Cottesmore (8 miles north-east), Langham (5 miles north), North Luffenham (5 miles east) and Whissendine (7 miles north).

Around Ridlington

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Mary and St Andrew and the streets around them. The closest station to Ridlington is Oakham station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sauvey Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Great Merrible Wood and King's Hill.

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