Plymouth · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Honicknowle

Non-slip bath coating for Honicknowle, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Honicknowle

About our non-slip bath coating in Honicknowle

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Plymouth. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Honicknowle (PL5, PL6, PL2)
Region
Plymouth
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

Covering Honicknowle

Honicknowle is about 2 miles north-west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Across the PL5 area, we come to you. We work in 59 places across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the PL5, PL6 and PL2 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Farm Lane, Kings Road and Newman Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Honicknowle, we cover King's Tamerton (1 mile south-west), Ernesettle (1 mile north-west), Whitleigh (1 mile north-east), St Budeaux (1 mile south-west) and Tamerton Foliot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Lipson (3 miles south-east), Burraton (3 miles west), Compton (3 miles south-east), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (5 miles south-east) and Efford (3 miles south-east).

What’s near Honicknowle

Around Honicknowle, we work in homes near West Park Library, Central Park and Knowle Primary School. Other local landmarks include St Budeaux Foundation Church Of England Junior School (within half a mile west), Marine Academy Plymouth (0.5 miles south-west), St Francis (within half a mile east) and Blue Monkey pub (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Armada Centre (2.8 miles south) and Derriford Hospital (2.4 miles east).

Map of Honicknowle © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Honicknowle

We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Send pictures for a quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

Repairing versus replacing in Honicknowle

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, 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: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our prices page.

How the visit works

You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  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.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

How to get a price

If you are in Honicknowle and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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Common questions in Honicknowle

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

What do you need from me?

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

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Honicknowle?

Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Will it make a mess?

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

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do I have to be there?

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Honicknowle

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Honicknowle use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Plymouth and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Common problems we fix in Honicknowle

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

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