Somerset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Forton, Somerset

Non-slip bath coating for Forton, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need non-slip bath coating in Forton?

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Forton

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, in enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area: Forton (TA20)
Area hub: Somerset
Warranty: One year on every repair
Quote: Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

How it works

You don’t need to empty 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’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

We clean and degrease the standing area.
We mask out the area to be treated.
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.

How to prepare

Make sure the room can be ventilated
Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

If you are in Forton and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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.

Forton and nearby

Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Chard, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the TA20 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Forton is one of 640 places in Somerset we cover.

Our repair technicians cover all of TA20. Whether you live on Old Orchard, Forton Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Forton, we cover Tatworth (1 mile south), Chard (1 mile north-west), Lydmarsh (2 miles north-east), Ammerham (2 miles east) and Chardstock (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Taunton (13 miles north-west), Yeovil (14 miles north-east), Wellington (15 miles north-west), Crewkerne (7 miles east), Wilton (13 miles north-west) and Comeytrowe (13 miles north-west).

What’s near Forton

In Forton, that means homes near Church of St John, Manor Court Community Primary School and Holyrood Academy and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Chard Plumbing Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Chard Community Hospital (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Payne's Down.

Map of Forton © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Forton

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

Safety for older or less mobile people
Worn-out textured areas
A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Questions to ask before booking

What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What aftercare is recommended
Whether they match the colour on site
If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

Landlord and trade work in Forton

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

FAQs for Forton

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Forton and the rest of Somerset. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How we price non-slip bath coating

There is no area surcharge for Forton. What changes the price is:

The material and finish
Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
How many areas need work
How hard the colour is to match

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

Your postcode, so we can check dates
Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Any earlier repairs or coatings
A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

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. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.