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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Carkeel
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Carkeel, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
About our non-slip bath coating in Carkeel
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. We regularly repair enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Carkeel (PL12)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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 coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Carkeel
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. 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
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
Places near Carkeel
More services for Carkeel
Covering Carkeel
Carkeel is about 1 mile north-west of Saltash, in Cornwall. We visit clients in Carkeel and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across PL12 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Anderton Road, Great Longlands Drive and Hawkins Lea. We also cover the places around Carkeel: Burraton (1 mile south-east), Burraton Coombe (1 mile south), South Pill (1 mile south-east), Saltash (1 mile south-east) and Trematon (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (5 miles south-east), Liskeard (10 miles west), Addington (10 miles west), Looe (10 miles south-west), Torpoint (4 miles south-east) and Callington (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Carkeel
In Carkeel, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Burraton Community Primary School and Saltash.net Community School. For rail, the closest station is Saltash station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Plymouth General Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Trematon Castle (1.4 miles south).
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Carkeel
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.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Common questions in Carkeel
Do you work in Carkeel?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Carkeel and the rest of Cornwall. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cornwall.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What non-slip bath coating costs
There’s no charge for travel to Carkeel. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
