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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Gittisham homes

Non-slip bath coating in Gittisham without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Gittisham

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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.

Non-slip bath coating in Gittisham, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard. 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
Location
Gittisham (EX14)
Area hub
Devon
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Gittisham

Gittisham is about 2 miles south-west of Honiton, in Devon. From the centre of Gittisham to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our repair technicians cover all of EX14. We also cover the places around Gittisham: Buckerell (1 mile north-west), Alfington (1 mile west), Feniton (2 miles west), Gosford (2 miles west) and Taleford (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (13 miles west), Exmouth (13 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south), St Thomas (14 miles west) and Larkbeare (14 miles west).

Near you in Gittisham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Michael and Honiton Community College. The nearest railway station is Honiton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Allhallows Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Honiton Rural District (1.5 miles north).

Map of Gittisham © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Gittisham

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.

The things customers generally mention when they call are:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How your room will be protected
  • How to look after the finish
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

For landlords and businesses

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

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

Gittisham: your questions answered

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Gittisham.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What we can’t put right

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • 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 will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

What affects the price in Gittisham

We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What kind of damage it is

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 will get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

If you are in Gittisham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Repairing versus replacing in Gittisham

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

See our prices page.

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