Medway · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Scarborough, Medway
We travel to Scarborough for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
About our non-slip bath coating in Scarborough
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can generally put it right.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Scarborough (ME1)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Scarborough
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Prices and what affects them
We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can price the job.
When to call us in Scarborough
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
Nearby places to Scarborough
More services for Scarborough
Scarborough and nearby
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Jobs in Scarborough are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
All of ME1 is within our area. Local streets include Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Scarborough, we cover Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Scarborough
Our clients here include homes close to The Holmesdale School, St Mary's Church and Holborough Marshes. Also close by are Burham Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east). The closest station to Scarborough is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scarborough
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Scarborough, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
