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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Dawlish, Devon
Non-slip bath coating in and around Dawlish: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Dawlish, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
How we handle non-slip bath coating in Dawlish
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We’re often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, in wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and shower trays.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Dawlish (EX7)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Dawlish
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Dawlish.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Dawlish
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Look out for any of the following:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
When a repair isn’t the answer
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 will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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How we price non-slip bath coating
We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EX7 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Dawlish
What else we do in Dawlish
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dawlish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One price list for the entire UK
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing.
About Dawlish
Dawlish is about 4 miles south-west of Exmouth, in Devon. Customers in Dawlish get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EX7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Stockton Avenue and Wallace Avenue. You will find Dawlish on the A379, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Dawlish Warren (1 mile north-east), Holcombe (1 mile south), Cofton (2 miles north), Cockwood (2 miles north) and Teignmouth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (10 miles north), Exmouth (4 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (7 miles south-west), Sidmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (6 miles south-west) and St Thomas (10 miles north).
Around Dawlish
Our customers here include homes close to Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas, The Prince Albert Inn and Gatehouse Primary Academy. Dawlish has its own railway station: Dawlish station. Nearby you’ll also find The Atmospheric Railway Museum (3.1 miles north) and Powderham Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
