Cambridgeshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Willingham, Cambridgeshire

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Willingham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • 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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Willingham

Non-slip bath coating in Willingham without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Willingham (CB24)
County
Cambridgeshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What we cannot put right

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 pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Willingham and the surrounding area

Willingham is about 6 miles east of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. From the centre of Willingham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Willingham is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Willingham to London (about 57 miles away).

Every address in CB24 is within our area. Whether you live on High Street, Station Road and Saxon Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Over (2 miles west), Earith (3 miles north), Bluntisham (4 miles north-west), Needingworth (4 miles west) and Holywell (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (8 miles south-east), St Neots (15 miles south-west), Huntingdon (10 miles west), St Ives (6 miles west), Newmarket (15 miles east) and Ely (11 miles north-east).

What’s near Willingham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Duke of Wellington pub, Willingham Primary School and Church of St Mary and All the Saints. Well-known places in the area include Castle Hill earthworks (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Willingham include Fen Drayton Lakes.

Map of Willingham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. We don’t add 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.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Willingham

  • Work done at your home or business
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our pricing.

Willingham questions

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CB24 postcode.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Willingham

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.

The things clients usually mention when they call include:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

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, and the work is guaranteed.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

What non-slip bath coating costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Access to the area
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Where you are, by postcode

For a price in Willingham, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

How it works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  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. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

Most clients in Willingham get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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