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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Challaborough, Devon

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Challaborough. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Challaborough

Non-slip bath coating in Challaborough without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can generally put it right, on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and acrylic baths alike.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Challaborough (TQ7)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Challaborough

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

Before you book anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

Challaborough questions

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

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

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

What happens on the day

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Advice

What we can’t put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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 will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip 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 Challaborough customers choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Read our pricing.

What affects the price in Challaborough

We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • How many areas need work
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Where we work around Challaborough

Challaborough is about 7 miles south of Ivybridge, in Devon. We visit customers in Challaborough and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in TQ7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Parker Road, Warren Road and Ringmore Drive. Close by, we cover Bigbury-on-Sea (1 mile south), Buckland (2 miles south-east), Thurlestone (2 miles south-east), South Milton (3 miles south-east) and Bantham Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ivybridge (7 miles north), Totnes (13 miles north-east), Dartmouth (14 miles east), Kingsbridge (5 miles east), Bridgetown (14 miles north-east) and Salcombe (6 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Challaborough

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pilchard Inn and Church of All Hallows and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include South Hams Hospital (5 miles east). Not far away are South Efford Marsh.

Map of Challaborough © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Challaborough

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Challaborough use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

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