Cornwall · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Malpas, Cornwall
Local non-slip bath coating for Malpas: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses 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.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our non-slip bath coating in Malpas
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can normally put it right, on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Malpas (TR1)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
When to call us in Malpas
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Questions to ask before booking
- How to look after the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Malpas and nearby
Malpas is about 2 miles south-east of Truro, in Cornwall. Across the TR1 area, a technician comes to you. Malpas is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR1. Streets in the area include Malpas Road and The Old Nursery, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Malpas: Calenick (2 miles west), Truro (2 miles north-west), Trelissick (2 miles south), Playing Place (2 miles south-west) and Penelewey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (7 miles south), St Austell (13 miles north-east), Camborne (12 miles west), Redruth (9 miles west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Malpas
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew, Courtney Library and Penair School and the streets around them. The closest station to Malpas is Truro station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Cornwall Infirmary (1.6 miles north-west) and Carrick (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Malpas includes Daubuz Moors.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are 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. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Malpas
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
Common questions in Malpas
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
