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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Wichling, Kent

Non-slip bath coating in and around Wichling: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Wichling

About our non-slip bath coating in Wichling

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Wichling (ME9)
Region
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Wichling

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our pricing.

What we’re called out for in Wichling

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What your quote should include

  • When it can be used again
  • How the colour is matched
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

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Prices and what affects them

A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • Doing more than one item at once

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Send photos for a quote

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Where you are, by postcode

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Covering Wichling

Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.

Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).

Around Wichling

We visit homes around Church of St Margaret and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).

Map of Wichling © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Landlord and trade work in Wichling

For anyone letting property in or around Wichling, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Wichling: your questions answered

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Do you work in Wichling?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Wichling from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

What we do, step by step

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

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