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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Upton, Kent

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Upton. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Upton homes

What we’re called out for in Upton

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

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

Non-slip bath coating in Upton without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can help.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
Area hub
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

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How we price non-slip bath coating

There’s no area surcharge for Upton. What changes the price is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray

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 we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Upton and the surrounding area

Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Upton to London (66 miles away).

We work across the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road and the roads around them. You will find Upton on the A255, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Upton, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).

Near you in Upton

In Upton, that means homes near The Charles Dickens School, The Little Albion Inn and Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, among other places. You will also find The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and Upton Junior School (less than half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Upton itself: Broadstairs station. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.

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Landlord and trade work in Upton

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

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When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Common questions in Upton

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Do you come to Upton?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Upton from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

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