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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Exton, Rutland

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Exton and across Rutland. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Exton homes

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Exton

It’s popular with 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. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can help.

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.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Exton (LE15)
County
Rutland
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When a repair is not the answer

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Exton

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

See our prices page.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

When to call us in Exton

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Before you book anyone

  • When it can be used again
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What prep work is covered

10 questions to ask before you book

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Exton

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is there a guarantee?

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

Do you come to Exton?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Exton and the rest of Rutland. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Are there extra charges for Exton?

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

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

How the visit works

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

For a price in Exton, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Exton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

About Exton

Exton is about 4 miles east of Oakham, in Rutland. We visit customers in Exton and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Exton is one of 47 places in Rutland where we work. We work right across the region, from Exton to Birmingham (about 55 miles away).

All of LE15 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Blacksmith's Lane and Stamford Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Whitwell (2 miles south), Burley (2 miles west), Normanton (3 miles south), Edith Weston (4 miles south) and Lyndon (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oakham (4 miles west), Uppingham (8 miles south-west), Barleythorpe (5 miles west), Langham (5 miles west) and Whissendine (7 miles west). Being one of Rutland’s larger places, Exton is somewhere we visit frequently.

What’s near Exton

Around Exton, we work in homes near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Exton Hall and Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Oakham station, roughly 4.5 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Burley Castle (2.1 miles west) and Rocks by Rail (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Exton includes Merry's Meadows.

Map of Exton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

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 then the old filler has to be removed first.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

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