Thurrock · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Tilbury, Thurrock

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Tilbury, 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
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Tilbury

Landlords, agents and businesses in Tilbury

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Thurrock and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Tilbury

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Our repair technicians work on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and common reasons people get in touch are worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Tilbury (RM18)
Area hub
Thurrock
Warranty
One 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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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

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

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Tilbury

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. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • No need to remove anything
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our prices page.

Where we work around Tilbury

Tilbury is about 2 miles south-east of Grays, in Thurrock. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 26 towns and villages across Thurrock. We work right across the region, from Tilbury to London (about 20 miles away).

Every address in RM18 is within our area. From Civic Square, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A126 and A1089 close by, Tilbury is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Biggin (1 mile north-east), West Tilbury (2 miles north-east), Chadwell St Mary (2 miles north), Milton-next-Gravesend (2 miles south-east) and Grays (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (5 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles north-east), Aveley (5 miles north-west) and South Stifford (3 miles north-west).

Near you in Tilbury

Around Tilbury, we work in homes near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, The Gateway Academy and Northfleet Urban Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Tilbury Town station, about 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tilbury include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Orsett Rural District (2.6 miles north)
Map of Tilbury © OpenStreetMap contributors

What non-slip bath coating costs

We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

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

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Getting a price from photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

If you’re in Tilbury and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

FAQs for Tilbury

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Will you leave a mess?

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

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Do you work in Tilbury?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Tilbury from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

What we’re called out for in Tilbury

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas

What to look for in a quote

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What preparation is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

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