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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Downgate homes

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Downgate and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Downgate

Non-slip bath coating in Downgate without replacing anything

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us), and people most frequently call us about resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Downgate (PL17)
Region
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Downgate and nearby

Downgate is about 7 miles west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Customers in Downgate get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Downgate is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: PL17. Local streets include High Trip Lane and Sandercock Close. Nearby, we also work in Holmbush (1 mile south-west), Kelly Bray (1 mile south-west), Stoke Climsland (1 mile north-west), Venterdon (1 mile north-west) and Callington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (13 miles south-east), Saltash (9 miles south), Liskeard (9 miles south-west), Launceston (8 miles north), Addington (8 miles south-west) and Looe (14 miles south-west).

What’s near Downgate

Our customers here include homes close to Stoke Climsland School, Callington Community College and Stoke Climsland Church, among other places. The closest station to Downgate is Gunnislake station, roughly 3.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Kithill Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Kit Hill and Armstrong Wood.

Map of Downgate © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place

Take a look at our prices page.

When a repair is not the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We 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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Downgate

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

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  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, normally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

How we price non-slip bath coating

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • What it’s made of, if you know

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

FAQs for Downgate

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Downgate and the rest of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

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

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

What information do you need?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you cover Downgate?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Downgate and the rest of Cornwall. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

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.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

What we’re called out for in Downgate

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.

The things clients generally mention when they call are:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

What your quote should include

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Aftercare advice
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Downgate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

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