Leicestershire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Shawell, Leicestershire
Non-slip bath coating for Shawell, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Non-slip bath coating in Shawell, done in place
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, shower trays and enamelled baths, and common reasons people contact us are worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Shawell (LE17)
- Region
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Shawell, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Shawell
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shawell
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page.
Shawell questions
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What areas do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Prices and what affects them
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
There’s 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 will reply with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Shawell
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but 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
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Shawell and nearby
Shawell is about 4 miles north-east of Rugby, in Leicestershire. Customers in Shawell get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Shawell is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
All of LE17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Catthorpe Road and Lutterworth Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Newton (1 mile south-west), Cotesbach (1 mile north), Churchover (2 miles west), Lutterworth (3 miles north) and Cosford (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hinckley (11 miles north-west), Wigston (12 miles north), Blaby (11 miles north), Broughton Astley (8 miles north), Earl Shilton (12 miles north-west) and Sketchley (11 miles north-west).
Around Shawell
Around Shawell, we work in homes near Church of All Saints, among other places. Shawell’s nearest station is Rugby station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lilbourne Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Percy Pilcher Museum (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Swift Valley Nature Reserve.
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