Dorset · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Charlton Horethorne

Non-slip bath coating for Charlton Horethorne, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Charlton Horethorne

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Charlton Horethorne as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

About our non-slip bath coating in Charlton Horethorne

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right, on resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths alike.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Charlton Horethorne (DT9)
County
Dorset
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What happens on the day

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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When a repair isn’t the answer

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Repairing versus replacing in Charlton Horethorne

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 treats your existing bath or tray. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No need to remove anything
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our full price list.

What we’re called out for in Charlton Horethorne

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

Customers normally contact us about:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas

What to look for in a quote

  • How the colour is matched
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before you book

FAQs for Charlton Horethorne

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

How do I clean it?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Dorset.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

What affects the price in Charlton Horethorne

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your DT9 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Covering Charlton Horethorne

Charlton Horethorne is about 8 miles north-east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Across the DT9 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 462 towns and villages in Dorset.

All of DT9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Horse Lane and Cathill Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Charlton Horethorne include Wilkinthroop (1 mile east), Stowell (1 mile south-east), Blackford (2 miles north), South Cheriton (2 miles east) and North Cheriton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (9 miles east), Shaftesbury (13 miles east), Sherborne (4 miles south-west), Peacemarsh (9 miles east), Sturminster Newton (9 miles south-east) and Milborne Port (3 miles south).

Near you in Charlton Horethorne

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Templecombe station, about 2.7 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sherborne Old Castle (4.2 miles south).

Map of Charlton Horethorne © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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