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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Alfington, Devon

Non-slip bath coating in and around Alfington: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Alfington

Non-slip bath coating in Alfington 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. Our repair technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and enamelled baths, and common reasons people contact us are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

We guarantee the work for a year. 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. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Alfington (EX11)
Region
Devon
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Alfington?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

Common questions in Alfington

Are there extra charges for Alfington?

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

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Will I see the coating?

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

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Alfington?

Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our prices page.

About Alfington

Alfington is about 3 miles south-west of Honiton, in Devon. 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. Alfington is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Here we cover the EX11 postcode area. Other places close to Alfington include Gosford (1 mile west), Gittisham (1 mile east), Taleford (1 mile west), Feniton (1 mile north-west) and Buckerell (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Exeter (12 miles west), Exmouth (12 miles south-west), Tiverton (13 miles north-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south), Honiton (3 miles north-east) and St Thomas (13 miles west).

What’s near Alfington

Around Alfington, we work in homes near The Greyhound Inn, Dawlish Community College and Church of St James and St Anne, among other places. The closest station to Alfington is Feniton station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ottery Heritage Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Honiton Rural District (2.5 miles north-east).

Map of Alfington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:

  • 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Alfington

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

How it works

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  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. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

What affects the price in Alfington

There is no area surcharge for Alfington. The price reflects:

  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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