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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Upper Knowle, Bristol
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Upper Knowle, 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
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Upper Knowle, done in place
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, on resurfaced baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bristol. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Upper Knowle (BS4, BS3, BS14)
- Region
- Bristol
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What we’re called out for in Upper Knowle
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Common questions in Upper Knowle
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Bristol.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
What affects the price in Upper Knowle
You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
We price from photos so you do not 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.
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What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Upper Knowle and the surrounding area
Upper Knowle is about 1 mile east of Bedminster, in Bristol. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Upper Knowle is one of 89 towns and villages in Bristol where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 77 miles away.
Jobs in BS4, BS3 and BS14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From The Square, Maxse Road and Clyde Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Knowle (1 mile north), Totterdown (1 mile north-east), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Knowle West (1 mile south-west) and St Philip's Marsh (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (4 miles north-east), Bishopston (3 miles north), Mayfield Park (4 miles north-east), Horfield (4 miles north), Clifton (3 miles north-west) and Henleaze (4 miles north).
What’s near Upper Knowle
Around Upper Knowle, we work in homes near Perrett's Park, The Thunderbolt pub and Merrywood Grammar School. Nearby too are Knowle Park Primary School (under half a mile south), Oasis Academy John Williams (1 mile south) and St Martin's (within half a mile east). The closest station to Upper Knowle is Bedminster station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and South Bristol Community Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brandon Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Avon (1.2 miles north-west)
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Knowle
For anyone letting property in or around Upper Knowle, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Repairing versus replacing in Upper Knowle
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Knowle
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Upper Knowle
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
