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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Shipbourne, Kent
Our technicians come to Shipbourne for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shipbourne
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list.
Non-slip bath coating in Shipbourne without replacing anything
It’s popular with 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 a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Shipbourne (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Shipbourne
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Common questions in Shipbourne
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Do you work in Shipbourne?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Shipbourne and the rest of Kent. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Landlord and trade work in Shipbourne
If you manage property in Shipbourne, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Places near Shipbourne
Also in Shipbourne
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- 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, normally overnight.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
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.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Shipbourne and the surrounding area
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Customers in Shipbourne get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Jobs in TN11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shipbourne: Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
What’s near Shipbourne
In Shipbourne, that means homes near Church of St Giles, Shipbourne School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south) and The Chaser Public House (under half a mile west). Shipbourne’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.3 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shipbourne includes Barden Lake.
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