Hampshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Dumpford, Hampshire

Non-slip bath coating in Dumpford without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • 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 Dumpford

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Dumpford

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and enamelled baths, and people most often call us about worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Dumpford (GU31)
Area hub
Hampshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Where we work around Dumpford

Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Dumpford, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Dumpford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.

Our technicians cover all of the GU31 postcode area. Local streets include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Dumpford

We visit homes around The Keeper's Arms Public House and St George's Church. The closest station to Dumpford is Liss station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Dumpford include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.

Map of Dumpford © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Dumpford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your GU31 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

When a repair is not 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

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common problems we fix in Dumpford

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Before booking anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

10 questions to ask before you book

Common questions in Dumpford

Will I see the coating?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What happens after I send pictures?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why Dumpford clients choose us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our pricing.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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