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Non-slip bath & shower coating in St Andrews, Fife

Local non-slip bath coating for St Andrews: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need non-slip bath coating in St Andrews?

Non-slip bath coating at your home in St Andrews

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help, on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and acrylic baths alike.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
St Andrews (KY16)
County
Fife
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our prices page.

When a repair is not the answer

In fairness, 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in St Andrews

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Andrews use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What we do, step by step

The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Ask for a price

Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in St Andrews, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a free quote

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FAQs for St Andrews

Will I see the coating?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Is there a guarantee?

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

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What happens next?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.

St Andrews and the surrounding area

St Andrews is about 12 miles south-east of Dundee, in Fife. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. St Andrews is one of 133 places in Fife we cover. We work right across the region, from St Andrews to Edinburgh (about 31 miles away).

All of KY16 is within our area. That includes homes on Station Road, Church Square and Market Street and the roads around them. St Andrews is on the A91 and A915, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Strathkinness (3 miles west), Boarhills (4 miles east), Guardbridge (4 miles north-west), Leuchars (4 miles north-west) and Lathones (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Leven (12 miles south-west), Cupar (8 miles west), Methil (13 miles south-west), Newport-on-Tay (9 miles north-west), Anstruther (9 miles south-east) and Tayport (8 miles north). St Andrews is one of the larger places we cover in Fife.

Local landmarks in St Andrews

Our customers here include homes close to 97-99 South Street pub, New Park School and Town Hall and Library. You’ll also find Madras College (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrews (within half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Leuchars station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Andrews Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and St Andrews Museum (under half a mile north).

Map of St Andrews © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in St Andrews?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

What your quote should include

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How your room will be protected
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered

How to compare quotes

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