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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Drakewalls homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Drakewalls, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating in Drakewalls without replacing anything
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We’re frequently asked to fix resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Drakewalls (PL18)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Common questions in Drakewalls
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Drakewalls and the rest of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Drakewalls
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Common problems we fix in Drakewalls
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.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
Nearby places to Drakewalls
Other services in Drakewalls
Repairing versus replacing in Drakewalls
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 non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drakewalls
- Everything repaired in place
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before booking
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
There is no area surcharge for Drakewalls. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
About Drakewalls
Drakewalls is about 4 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Drakewalls is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of the PL18 postcode area. Local streets include Heron Road, Station Road and Cemetery Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Albaston (1 mile south), Higher Dimson (1 mile north), St Ann's Chapel (1 mile west), Dimson (1 mile north) and Gunnislake (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (10 miles south), Saltash (7 miles south), Liskeard (11 miles west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles west) and Looe (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Drakewalls
Our customers here include homes close to Delaware Primary Academy, Church of St Ann and The Rifle Volunteer pub. Drakewalls has its own railway station: Gunnislake station. Nearby you will also find Tavistock Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Kithill Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hingston Down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
