Torbay · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Chelston, Torbay

Non-slip bath coating in Chelston without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Chelston

About our non-slip bath coating in Chelston

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you are dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can help.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Chelston (TQ2, TQ1)
County
Torbay
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Chelston

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your TQ2 postcode.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

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

Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Repairing versus replacing in Chelston

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

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

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Chelston?

Smooth surfaces are 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.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the colour is matched
  • What preparation is included

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Chelston. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Covering Chelston

Chelston is about 1 mile south-west of Torquay, in Torbay. We visit homes and businesses in Chelston, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 23 towns and villages across Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: TQ2 and TQ1. That includes homes on Leys Road, Mill Lane and Bath Lane. If you’re just outside Chelston, we cover Cockington (1 mile west), Torre (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Torquay (1 mile north-east) and Shiphay (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Brixham (5 miles south), Goodrington (3 miles south) and Galmpton (5 miles south).

Near you in Chelston

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Abbey Park and Meadows and Church of St Matthew. Nearby too are Chelston Manor Hotel (less than half a mile east), Cockington Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Torquay Academy (1.2 miles north). There’s a railway station in Chelston itself: Torquay station. Nearby you’ll also find Victorian Shopping Arcade (1.2 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Occombe Valley Woods.

Map of Chelston © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  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 remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Ensure the area is dry

How to get a price

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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Related advice

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Chelston

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