Dorset · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Christchurch, Dorset
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Christchurch and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Christchurch
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. 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 help, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us) alike.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Christchurch and across Dorset. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Christchurch (BH23)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Christchurch
Christchurch is in Dorset. Whether you’re in the middle of Christchurch or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Christchurch is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
We work across BH23. That includes homes on High Street, Station Road and Hunt Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Christchurch include the A35 and A337, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Somerford (1 mile south-east), Purewell (1 mile south-west), Burton (1 mile north-west), Stanpit (1 mile south) and Hoburne Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Wimborne Minster (11 miles north-west), Verwood (11 miles north-west), Ferndown (8 miles north-west), Broadstone (11 miles west), Corfe Mullen (12 miles west) and Swanage (13 miles south-west). Being one of Dorset’s larger places, Christchurch is somewhere we visit frequently.
Landmarks near Christchurch
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to High Cross, Somerford Primary School and The Grange School, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Rising Sun Public House (0.5 miles south-west) and The Grange School (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Christchurch station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christchurch Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Red House Museum and Gardens (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Christchurch
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Christchurch
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
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 can work around your bookings.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Christchurch: your questions answered
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.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you come to Christchurch?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Christchurch. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your BH23 postcode.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
When to call us in Christchurch
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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What non-slip bath coating costs
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
If you’re in Christchurch and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
