Northamptonshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Yarwell, Northamptonshire

We travel to Yarwell for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • 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

Book non-slip bath coating in Yarwell

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Yarwell

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, across enamelled baths, acrylic baths and wet room floors (ask us).

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Yarwell (PE8)
County
Northamptonshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Yarwell, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How much damage there is
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Yarwell. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Yarwell

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Aftercare advice
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

When we would advise against a repair

It helps to know what we cannot do:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your PE8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

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Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Yarwell

How soon can you come?

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

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Northamptonshire.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How do I book?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

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

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Yarwell and nearby

Yarwell is about 7 miles west of Peterborough, in Northamptonshire. We visit clients in Yarwell and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Yarwell is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Yarwell to Birmingham (62 miles away).

We cover every part of the PE8 postcode area. Local streets include Main Street, Mill Road and Dovecote Close. Nearby, we also work in North Northamptonshire (1 mile west), Nassington (1 mile south-west), Sibson (1 mile east), Wansford (1 mile north) and Thornhaugh (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Corby (13 miles south-west), Thrapston (13 miles south), Oundle (6 miles south), Weldon (10 miles south-west), Wittering (3 miles north) and Brigstock (11 miles south-west).

Around Yarwell

We visit homes around Nassington Primary School, The Angel Public House and Church of St Mary Magdalene. The countryside around Yarwell includes Old Sulehay Forest.

Map of Yarwell © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

What you get with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page.

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