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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Lower Dimson homes

Our technicians come to Lower Dimson for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need non-slip bath coating in Lower Dimson?

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Lower Dimson

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you are dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall. 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
Lower Dimson (PL18, PL19)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we’re called out for in Lower Dimson

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Before you book anyone

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How to care for the finish

Choosing a repair company

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Lower Dimson, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Lower Dimson and the surrounding area

Lower Dimson is about 3 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Across the PL18 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 644 places across Cornwall.

All of PL18 and PL19 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Hoopers Lane, King Street and Woodland Way. Neighbouring places we cover include Middle Dimson (1 mile south-west), Dimson (1 mile south-west), Gunnislake (1 mile south), Higher Dimson (1 mile south-west) and Drakewalls (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stonehouse (11 miles south), Saltash (8 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles south-west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles south-west) and Torpoint (10 miles south).

Near you in Lower Dimson

Around Lower Dimson, we work in homes near Gunnislake Primary Academy and Church of St Ann and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Dimson is Gunnislake station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Cotehele Discovery Centre (2.5 miles south) and Tavistock Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hingston Down.

Map of Lower Dimson © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

What affects the price in Lower Dimson

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Lower Dimson. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

FAQs for Lower Dimson

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Lower Dimson?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

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

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

What you get with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our prices page.

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