Shetland Islands · Scotland

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sandwick, Shetland Islands

Non-slip bath coating in Sandwick without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need non-slip bath coating in Sandwick?

About our non-slip bath coating in Sandwick

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. 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
Location
Sandwick (ZE2)
Region
Shetland Islands
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Sandwick

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Sandwick?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you come to Sandwick?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Sandwick from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What we are called out for in Sandwick

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Before booking anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • When it can be used again
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

What we cannot put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

How it works

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

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

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Landlord and trade work in Sandwick

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

If you manage property in Sandwick, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Covering Sandwick

Sandwick is in the Shetland Islands. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Sandwick is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.

All of ZE2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Central Park, Parklands and Aestbrek. We also cover the places around Sandwick: Hoswick (1 mile west), Mail (2 miles north), Levenwick (2 miles south-west), Bremirehoull (3 miles north) and Bigton (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (11 miles north), Sound (10 miles north) and Scalloway (10 miles north). Being one of the Shetland Islands’s larger places, Sandwick is somewhere we visit frequently. If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.

Around Sandwick

Our clients here include homes close to Stove. The countryside around Sandwick includes Loch of Vatsetter.

Map of Sandwick © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Sandwick

You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material and finish

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for 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. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • A fixed quote before booking

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