Oxfordshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Shippon, Oxfordshire
Non-slip bath coating across Shippon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
About our non-slip bath coating in Shippon
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in shower trays, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us).
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s no area surcharge for Shippon. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Shippon, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Shippon
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Shippon. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Oxfordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For anyone letting property in or around Shippon, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What a repair cannot fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
How it works
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Shippon?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Shippon. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shippon
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing.
Where we work around Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Our repair technicians come to customers in Shippon, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Shippon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Shippon to London (53 miles away).
All of OX13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close, and we cover them all. We also travel to Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Shippon
We visit homes around St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and School of St Helen and St Katharine. Other local landmarks include Larkmead School (under half a mile south-east), Albert Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Church of St Mary Magdalene (within half a mile south). The closest station to Shippon is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
When to call us in Shippon
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
