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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Wivenhoe Cross

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Wivenhoe Cross. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Wivenhoe Cross

What we do, step by step

The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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Non-slip bath coating in Wivenhoe Cross without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We work on acrylic baths, shower trays and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Wivenhoe Cross (CO7)
Area hub
Essex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Questions from Wivenhoe Cross

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Wivenhoe Cross.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Is the work guaranteed?

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. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Wivenhoe Cross

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Our work in Wivenhoe Cross

Wivenhoe Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Colchester, in Essex. 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. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Wivenhoe Cross to London (52 miles away).

All of CO7 is within our area. Streets in the area include Leys Road, The Avenue and Heath Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Wivenhoe (1 mile south), Wivenhoe Quay (1 mile south), Elmstead (1 mile north-east), Rowhedge (1 mile south-west) and East Donyland (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (3 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles west), Harwich (14 miles east) and Camulodunum (4 miles west).

Around Wivenhoe Cross

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Horse and Groom pub, Colchester Academy and Donyland Lodge. Also close by are Broomgrove Infant School (under half a mile west), The Church of St Mary (0.8 miles south) and Colne Local Nature Reserve (under half a mile west). The closest station to Wivenhoe Cross is Wivenhoe station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (less than half a mile south) and Lion Walk (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wivenhoe Cross include Cockaynes Wood.

Map of Wivenhoe Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Wivenhoe Cross

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Comparing quotes

  • What preparation is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Work done at your home or business

See our prices page.

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

What non-slip bath coating costs

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • The material, if you know it

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

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