Orkney Islands · Scotland
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Widewall, Orkney Islands
Non-slip bath coating in and around Widewall: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What a repair can’t fix
We will not 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
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
About our non-slip bath coating in Widewall
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. If you are dealing with worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Widewall (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Widewall
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Repair or replace in Widewall?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widewall
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in Widewall
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW17 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Widewall
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About Widewall
Widewall is about 12 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in KW17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Being close to the B9042, Widewall is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Widewall: St Margaret's Hope (2 miles north-east), Grimness (3 miles north-east), Burray Village (4 miles north-east), St Mary's (7 miles north) and Lyness (8 miles west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Widewall
Nearby you’ll also find W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Pond and Ward Hill.
Common questions in Widewall
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your KW17 postcode.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you come to Widewall?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Widewall from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Towns and villages near Widewall
What else we do in Widewall
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
