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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ruardean, Gloucestershire

Non-slip bath coating for Ruardean, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Ruardean

Non-slip bath coating in Ruardean without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Typical jobs include resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, across enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Ruardean (GL17)
Region
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

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, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our prices page.

Common questions in Ruardean

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Do you cover Ruardean?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Ruardean and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

How do I book?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

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

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

What non-slip bath coating costs

Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Ruardean. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Covering Ruardean

Ruardean is about 4 miles south of Ross-on-Wye, in Gloucestershire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ruardean is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ruardean to Birmingham (about 51 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: GL17. Whether you live on High Street, The Square and School Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Ruardean Woodside (1 mile south-east), The Pludds (1 mile south), Ruardean Hill (1 mile south-east), Hope Mansell (1 mile north) and Joys Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gloucester (14 miles east), Quedgeley (12 miles east), Lydney (9 miles south), Innsworth (15 miles east), Tredworth (13 miles east) and Kingsway Village (12 miles east).

What’s near Ruardean

Typical jobs here are in homes near Ruardean Church of England Primary School, Church of St John the Baptist and Mitcheldean Meend Marsh and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Ruardyn Castle (within half a mile north) and Dilke Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wigpool and Ruardean Hill.

Map of Ruardean © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Ruardean

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Clients typically contact us about:

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

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ruardean

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

If you manage property in Ruardean, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

What we cannot put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t 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 pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

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