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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Heathfield, Devon

Non-slip bath coating in Heathfield without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, 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 in Heathfield

How we price non-slip bath coating

You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

Non-slip bath coating in Heathfield, done in place

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. We’re often asked to fix worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and enamelled baths.

In a village or hamlet like Heathfield, homes are frequently older cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions. Many have heavy cast iron baths or baths in awkward spots, and getting a bath out along a lane or up narrow stairs is hard work. Repairing in place avoids that.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Heathfield (TQ12)
County
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What we do, step by step

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together. Somewhere like Heathfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the non-slip bath coating comes with us in one trip.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Landlord and trade work in Heathfield

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Heathfield

I let a flat near Newton Abbot station. Can you help between tenants?

Yes. Send photos and the address, and we will quote, and we can arrange access with the tenant if that helps.

Do you come out to small places like Heathfield?

Yes, we do: small places like Heathfield are covered as standard. Just mention any tricky access.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Do you cover Heathfield?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Heathfield from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Heathfield: what to know about non-slip bath coating

Heathfield is about 3 miles north-west of Kingsteignton, in Devon. Across the TQ12 area, we carry out the work at your property. Heathfield is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

We cover every part of the TQ12 postcode area for non-slip bath coating and the streets around it. We cover homes on Drum Way, Battle Road and Clifford Drive and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Heathfield: Coldeast (1 mile south-west), Liverton (1 mile west), Chudleigh Knighton (2 miles north-east), Bovey Tracey (2 miles north-west) and Brimley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (12 miles north-east), Exmouth (12 miles east), Newton Abbot (3 miles south-east), Teignmouth (7 miles east), Kingsteignton (3 miles south-east) and Dawlish (8 miles east).

Around Heathfield

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Inn. For rail, the closest station is Newton Abbot station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find House of Marbles (1.3 miles north-west) and Bovey Tracey Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Haytor Rocks and Chudleigh Knighton Heath.

Map of Heathfield © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Replacement in Heathfield means trades, travel and waste removal, while non-slip bath coating is one trip.

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No need to remove anything
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our Full price list.

What we’re called out for in Heathfield

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Common reasons people in Heathfield contact us include:

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

Rented homes near Newton Abbot station (about 3.7 miles south-east) change hands frequently, and repairing baths and shower trays between tenants is quicker than replacing them.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Aftercare advice

How to compare quotes

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