Scottish Borders · Scotland

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Tweedbank homes

We travel to Tweedbank for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • 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 for Tweedbank homes

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Non-slip bath coating in Tweedbank, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, enamelled baths and shower trays, and people most frequently call us about worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Tweedbank (TD1, TD6)
Area hub
Scottish Borders
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Covering Tweedbank

Tweedbank is about 2 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders. We work right across the region, from Tweedbank to Edinburgh (29 miles away).

Our visits in TD1 and TD6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Cotgreen Road, Abbotsferry Road and Tweedbank Avenue, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Tweedbank, we cover Langlee (1 mile north-west), Darnick (1 mile east), Boleside (2 miles south-west), Gattonside (2 miles east) and Galashiels (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (13 miles east), Selkirk (5 miles south-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east), Wilton (12 miles south) and Innerleithen (12 miles west).

Landmarks near Tweedbank

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Galashiels Academy and Galashiels, among other places. Tweedbank has its own railway station: Tweedbank station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Old Gala House (1.8 miles north-west) and Borders General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Eildon Mid Hill.

Map of Tweedbank © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. 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 price.

Get a fixed price

Advice

When a repair isn’t the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

How we price non-slip bath coating

There is no charge for travel to Tweedbank. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Tweedbank

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before booking

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We don’t add 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.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

See our full price list.

Tweedbank: your questions answered

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Tweedbank and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

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

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

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