Suffolk · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in The Heath, Suffolk

Non-slip bath coating across The Heath and nearby, generally in one visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near The Heath

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

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 normally cheaper.

Non-slip bath coating in The Heath, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
The Heath (IP9)
Region
Suffolk
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

When to call us in The Heath

Smooth surfaces are 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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Before booking anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Aftercare advice
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace in The Heath?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Take a look at our pricing.

The Heath questions

How do I clean it?

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

Do you cover the entire of Suffolk?

The whole UK, including all of Suffolk. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you cover The Heath?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to The Heath from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

About The Heath

The Heath is about 5 miles south-west of Stoke, in Suffolk. Jobs in The Heath are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 731 towns and villages across Suffolk. You can also see our page for London, about 61 miles away.

We work across IP9. Other places close to The Heath include Potash (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), East End (2 miles south-west), Brantham (2 miles south-west) and Cattawade (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (5 miles north-east), Felixstowe (11 miles east), Stowmarket (14 miles north), Kesgrave (8 miles north-east), Woodbridge (12 miles north-east) and Hadleigh (7 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in The Heath

In The Heath, that means homes near Wheatsheaf pub and Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Mistley station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Little Wenham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.

Map of The Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

What affects the price in The Heath

You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage

We do not 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.

How to get a fixed price

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

If you’re in The Heath and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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