Derbyshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sudbury, Derbyshire

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Sudbury and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Sudbury

What a repair cannot fix

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not 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 before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Non-slip bath coating in Sudbury, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We regularly repair wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and resurfaced baths, and people most frequently call us about safety for older or less mobile people and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

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

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Where
Sudbury (DE6)
County
Derbyshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Our work in Sudbury

Sudbury is about 5 miles east of Uttoxeter, in Derbyshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 532 places in Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 29 miles away.

All of DE6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Main Road and School Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Oaks Green (1 mile north), Aston (1 mile east), Derbyshire Dales (1 mile east), Aston Heath (1 mile east) and West Broughton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Swadlincote (11 miles south-east), Ashbourne (9 miles north), Woodville (13 miles south-east), Upper Midway (11 miles south-east), Hilton (6 miles east) and Midway (12 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Sudbury

Typical jobs here are in homes near Sudbury Park, Church of All Saints and The Boars Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tutbury & Hatton station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around National Trust Museum of Childhood (less than half a mile south) and Tutbury Castle (3.6 miles south-east).

Map of Sudbury © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why Sudbury clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our full price list.

Sudbury questions

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Sudbury included. There is no extra charge for travel.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Derbyshire.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Sudbury

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.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What to look for in a quote

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How soon you can use it again

How to compare quotes

How we price non-slip bath coating

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

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Sudbury. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DE6 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

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