Cambridgeshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Smith's End

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Smith's End, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • 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 Smith's End

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Smith's End

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We work on resurfaced baths, acrylic baths and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Smith's End (SG8)
Area hub
Cambridgeshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What we’re called out for in Smith's End

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.

Look out for these signs:

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

What your quote should include

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

How we price non-slip bath coating

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Smith's End. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

You don’t 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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 non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our full price list.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Smith's End

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Where we work around Smith's End

Smith's End is about 3 miles south-east of Royston, in Cambridgeshire. Across the SG8 area, we carry out the work at your property. Smith's End is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 37 miles away.

Every address in SG8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in North Hertfordshire (1 mile north-east), Barley (1 mile north), Shaftenhoe End (1 mile east), Great Chishill (2 miles east) and Barkway (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (13 miles north), Royston (3 miles north-west), Cambourne (14 miles north), King's Hedges (15 miles north), Arbury (14 miles north) and Chesterton (14 miles north).

Near you in Smith's End

Our customers here include homes close to Barley Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Church of St Margaret of Antioch and The Fox And Hounds Public House With Inn Sign, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Royston station, about 3.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Warren (2.6 miles south-east) and Royston Museum (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.

Map of Smith's End © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair can’t fix

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

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

Questions from Smith's End

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Are there extra charges for Smith's End?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

How do I clean it?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

What areas do you cover?

All of Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What we do, step by step

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

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

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

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