Devon · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Burston, Devon
We travel to Burston for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’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
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
Non-slip bath coating in Burston, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Typical jobs include worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, across shower trays, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths.
Somewhere as small as Burston, you’ll find cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings. Many have heavy cast iron baths or baths in awkward spots, and getting a bath out along a lane or up narrow stairs is hard work. Non-slip bath coating in place avoids all of that.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Burston (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Burston
What we’re called out for in Burston
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Rented homes near Morchard Road station (about 2.9 miles north-east) change hands often, and repairing baths and shower trays between tenants is quicker than replacing them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Replacement in Burston means trades, travel and waste removal, while non-slip bath coating is one trip.
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burston
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our Pricing.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Prices and what affects them
You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again. Somewhere like Burston needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives or where to park. We bring everything needed for the non-slip bath coating, so there’s no second trip.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
FAQs for Burston
Do you cover villages like Burston?
Yes, we do: Burston is covered like any town. Just mention any tricky access.
I let a flat near Morchard Road station. Can you help between tenants?
Of course: pictures and an address are all we need for a price.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Bath repairs in Burston: local notes
In the older streets of Burston, around landmarks like Congregational Church, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and non-slip bath coating gives it years more use.
Burston is about 8 miles west of Crediton, in Devon. Jobs in Burston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the EX17 postcode area for non-slip bath coating and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for non-slip bath coating include Zeal Monachorum (1 mile north), Coldridge (3 miles north), Lapford (4 miles north), Mid Devon (4 miles north-west) and Eggesford (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Exeter (15 miles south-east), Okehampton (8 miles south-west), St Thomas (14 miles south-east), Larkbeare (15 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles east) and Heavitree (15 miles east).
Near you in Burston
Our customers here include homes close to White Hart Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Morchard Road station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Millsome Castle (3.6 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
