Derbyshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Short Heath, Derbyshire
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Short Heath, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Should you replace it?
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 treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Short Heath
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
About our non-slip bath coating in Short Heath
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We are frequently asked to fix bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, in acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us).
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Short Heath (DE12)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Short Heath
What else we do in Short Heath
What affects the price in Short Heath
We charge the same across the UK, including Short Heath. The price reflects:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Short Heath, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Short Heath questions
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you come to Short Heath?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Short Heath from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Honest limits
Before booking, 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Short Heath?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Common reasons people in Short Heath contact us are:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Where we work around Short Heath
Short Heath is about 3 miles south of Swadlincote, in Derbyshire. Jobs in Short Heath are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. We work right across the region, from Short Heath to Birmingham (23 miles away).
Here we cover the DE12 postcode area. Other places close to Short Heath include Overseal (1 mile west), Donisthorpe (1 mile south-east), Spring Cottage (1 mile north), Moira (1 mile north-east) and Acresford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (3 miles north), Woodville (3 miles north), Upper Midway (4 miles north), Hilton (10 miles north), Midway (3 miles north) and Lower Midway (3 miles north).
What’s near Short Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Donisthorpe Woodland Park, Church of St Matthew and The Engine Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Ashby Castle and associated formal garden (3.6 miles east) and Moira Furnace Museum (0.6 miles east).
Landlord and trade work in Short Heath
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Short Heath use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
If you are in Short Heath and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
