Torbay · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Ellacombe
We travel to Ellacombe for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating in Ellacombe, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We’re frequently asked to fix resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people, on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and resurfaced baths.
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. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Ellacombe (TQ1, TQ2)
- Region
- Torbay
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ellacombe, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Repair or replace in Ellacombe?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ellacombe
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common problems we fix in Ellacombe
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
Ellacombe questions
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
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: the treated area looks slightly matt.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We charge the same across the UK, including Ellacombe. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ellacombe
If you manage property in Ellacombe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
Towns and villages near Ellacombe
Also in Ellacombe
Ellacombe and nearby
Ellacombe is about 1 mile south-east of Torquay, in Torbay. Across the TQ1 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 23 places in Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in TQ1 and TQ2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Rock Road, Abbey Road and Denys Road. We also travel to Babbacombe (1 mile south-east), Torquay (1 mile north-west), St Marychurch (1 mile north), Torre (1 mile west) and Wellswood (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Marldon (3 miles west), Goodrington (4 miles south-west) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Near you in Ellacombe
Our customers here include homes close to Parish Church of Christ Church, Torquay Academy and Old Brewery pub, among other places. Also close by are Ellacombe Church of England Academy (less than half a mile west), Abbey Park and Meadows (0.9 miles south-west) and The Spires College (under half a mile north). The closest station to Ellacombe is Torre station, about 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Torbay Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Occombe Valley Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
