Orkney Islands · Scotland

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Wardhill

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Wardhill and across the Orkney Islands. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Wardhill homes

How we price non-slip bath coating

Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

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.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Wardhill

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can generally put it right.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Wardhill (KW17)
Region
Orkney Islands
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Wardhill

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Wardhill?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Is it messy?

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

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Wardhill, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

When we’d advise against a repair

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

  • 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 photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Wardhill

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Customers typically contact us about:

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

What your quote should include

  • How your room will be protected
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How to care for the finish

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.

Covering Wardhill

Wardhill is about 15 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.

Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. Wardhill sits on or near the B9060, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Wardhill: Broughtown (10 miles north), Lady (10 miles north), Balfour (12 miles south-west), Tankerness (13 miles south-west) and Brinian (13 miles west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Landmarks near Wardhill

We visit homes around Stronsay, among other places. Open spaces near Wardhill include Gricey Water.

Map of Wardhill © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  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. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

If you’re in Wardhill 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.

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Repairing versus replacing in Wardhill

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

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