Suffolk · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Shotley Gate homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Shotley Gate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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 typically the cheaper route.
About our non-slip bath coating in Shotley Gate
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help, on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and resurfaced baths alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Shotley Gate (IP9)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shotley Gate
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing.
What non-slip bath coating costs
We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Shotley Gate and nearby
Shotley Gate is about 2 miles north of Harwich, in Suffolk. We travel to customers in Shotley Gate and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Shotley Gate is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shotley Gate to London (about 66 miles away).
We cover every part of IP9. Streets in the area include Estuary Crescent, Lower Harlings and Ganges Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Shotley (1 mile north-west), Parkeston (1 mile south-west), Church End (1 mile north-west), Erwarton (2 miles west) and Harwich (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (8 miles north-west), Felixstowe (3 miles east), Kesgrave (7 miles north), Woodbridge (10 miles north), Hadleigh (14 miles north-west) and Stoke (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Shotley Gate
Around Shotley Gate, we work in homes near St Paul's Church, Bristol Arms and Shotley Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Harwich International station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Landguard Fort (2.7 miles south-east) and Harwich Lifeboat Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shotley Gate include Trimley Marshes.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Shotley Gate
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
People normally call us after spotting something like this:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
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Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Shotley Gate
Will I see the coating?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
