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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Shottisham, Suffolk

Non-slip bath coating for Shottisham, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Shottisham

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

About our non-slip bath coating in Shottisham

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can help.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Shottisham and across Suffolk. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Shottisham (IP12)
County
Suffolk
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

Get a free quote

Advice

How we price non-slip bath coating

A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match

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. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Send photos for a quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Natural light rather than flash

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

What a repair cannot fix

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Shottisham

  • Resurfaced baths
  • Wet room floors (ask us)
  • Acrylic baths
  • Shower trays
  • Enamelled baths

Covering Shottisham

Shottisham is about 6 miles east of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. Wherever you are in the IP12 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 731 towns and villages across Suffolk. You can also see our page for London, about 74 miles away.

Our visits in IP12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Lane and Hollesley Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Shottisham, we cover Sutton (1 mile north-west), Ramsholt (2 miles south), Sutton Common (2 miles north), Methersgate (2 miles north-west) and Hemley (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (10 miles west), Felixstowe (6 miles south), Kesgrave (6 miles west), Woodbridge (4 miles north-west), Stoke (10 miles west) and Maidenhall Estate (10 miles west).

Local landmarks in Shottisham

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Margaret, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Woodbridge station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Suffolk Punch Trust Heritage Museum (2.7 miles east) and St Audry's Hospital (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Deben Estuary SSSI.

Map of Shottisham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Shottisham

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our full price list.

Shottisham: your questions answered

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Common problems we fix in Shottisham

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

Questions to ask before you book

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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