Devon · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Dartington, Devon
Our technicians come to Dartington for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TQ9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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How we handle non-slip bath coating in Dartington
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Dartington and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Dartington (TQ9)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Dartington
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you come to Dartington?
We do. We send a technician to Dartington for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What we’re called out for in Dartington
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- 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 your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How to care for the finish
- How soon you can use it again
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Dartington
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
Towns and villages near Dartington
What else we do in Dartington
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dartington
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page.
What non-slip bath coating costs
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For a price in Dartington, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Covering Dartington
Dartington is about 6 miles west of Paignton, in Devon. Customers in Dartington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TQ9 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Brimhay Gardens, Forder Lane and Gidleys Meadow. Nearby, we also work in Longcause (1 mile south-east), Huxham's Cross Estate (1 mile north), Staverton (1 mile north), Harberton (2 miles south) and Rattery (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newton Abbot (7 miles north-east), Teignmouth (12 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (9 miles north-east), Ivybridge (10 miles west), Dawlish (14 miles north-east) and Bovey Tracey (10 miles north).
What’s near Dartington
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary, King Edward VI Community College and The Queens Arms and the streets around them. You will also find Dartington Hall School (0.9 miles north-east) and Dartington Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Totnes station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Berry Pomeroy Castle (3.3 miles east) and Totnes Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Dartington includes Orley Common.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Dartington, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
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