Dorset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ansty, Dorset

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Ansty and across Dorset. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • 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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Ansty

Non-slip bath coating in Ansty without replacing anything

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. Typical jobs include resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people, across wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and enamelled baths.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Ansty (DT2)
Region
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Ansty

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 usually the cheaper route.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

How it works

We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Ansty

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • One price list for the whole UK

Take a look at our full price list.

Ansty and the surrounding area

Ansty is about 8 miles west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Clients in Ansty get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 462 places in Dorset.

Our visits in DT2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Hartfoot Lane and Cothayes Drove or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Melcombe Bingham (1 mile south), Lower Ansty (1 mile north-east), Cross Lanes (1 mile south-west), Higher Ansty (1 mile north-east) and Little Ansty (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (9 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (8 miles east), Gillingham (15 miles north), Shaftesbury (14 miles north-east), Sherborne (12 miles north-west) and Corfe Mullen (14 miles east).

Local landmarks in Ansty

We visit homes around Milton Abbey School and Church of St Andrew. Nearby you will also find Brewery Farm Museum (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Lyscombe Hill.

Map of Ansty © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Ansty

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Do you cover Ansty?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Ansty and the rest of Dorset. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

How soon can you come?

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

How we price non-slip bath coating

Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A photo taken from further back

If you’re in Ansty and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents frequently 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.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • 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 will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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