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Non-slip bath & shower coating in West Coates, Edinburgh
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in West Coates, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating in West Coates, done in place
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in West Coates and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- West Coates (EH11, EH3, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
When a repair is not 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
Covering West Coates
West Coates is about 1 mile west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH11, EH3 and EH12. Whether you live on Duff Road, Dalry Road and Bryson Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Dalry (1 mile south-east), Roseburn (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Dean Village (1 mile north-east) and Edinburgh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), Lochend (3 miles east) and South Portobello (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Coates
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Boroughmuir High School, Edinburgh and Tollcross Primary School. Nearby too are Gabrielle Keiller Library (less than half a mile north), Harrison Park (0.8 miles south), St Mary's Music School (under half a mile north-east) and Ryrie's pub (within half a mile east). There’s a railway station in West Coates itself: Haymarket station. A little further out are Murrayfield Experience (0.7 miles south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile east). Open spaces near West Coates include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
- Places of worship nearby include St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles east)
Also in West Coates
What affects the price in West Coates
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Repairing versus replacing in West Coates
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Coates
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No extra charge for your area
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Landlord and trade work in West Coates
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in West Coates as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we are called out for in West Coates
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
West Coates questions
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you cover West Coates?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to West Coates and the rest of Edinburgh. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
