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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ripley, North Yorkshire

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ripley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Ripley homes

Non-slip bath coating in Ripley, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our repair technicians work on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in North Yorkshire. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Where
Ripley (HG3)
Area hub
North Yorkshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How we price non-slip bath coating

There’s no charge for travel to Ripley. The price depends on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

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.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Ripley

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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How to care for the finish
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our pricing.

For landlords and businesses

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Ripley questions

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, so Ripley is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across North Yorkshire.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Will you leave a mess?

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

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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 work on in Ripley

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

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Ripley and nearby

Ripley is about 3 miles north of Harrogate, in North Yorkshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ripley is one of 626 places in North Yorkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 16 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of HG3. You’ll find streets such as Main Street, Orchard Lane and Ripon Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ripley, we cover Bedlam (1 mile north-west), Nidd (1 mile east), Killinghall (1 mile south), Knox (2 miles south) and Brearton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Harrogate (3 miles south), Knaresborough (5 miles south-east), Ripon (7 miles north), Starbeck (4 miles south-east), Sowerby (15 miles north-east) and Harlow Hill (4 miles south).

Landmarks near Ripley

Our customers here include homes close to Church of All Saints and Ripley Endowed Church of England School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harrogate station, about 3.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harrogate District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Ripley Castle (within half a mile west).

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