Newport · Wales
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Malpas, Newport
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Malpas, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Common questions in Malpas
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
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 suits older people, families and holiday lets. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, across enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Malpas (NP20, NP18)
- Region
- Newport
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Malpas
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 clients generally mention when they call are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to care for the finish
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What affects the price in Malpas
You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
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 photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Malpas, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Covering Malpas
Malpas is about 2 miles north of Newport, in Newport. From the centre of Malpas to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Malpas is one of 69 places in Newport where we work. Our jobs stretch from Malpas to Birmingham (about 76 miles away).
We work across NP20 and NP18 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Moxon Road, Bettws Lane and Malpas Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A4051, Malpas is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Croesymwyalch (1 mile north), Bettws (1 mile west), Oakfield (2 miles north), Ty Coch (2 miles north-west) and Hollybush (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Somerton (3 miles south-east), Liswerry (3 miles south-east), Bishpool (3 miles south-east), Ringland (3 miles east), Alway (3 miles south-east) and Treberth (3 miles south-east).
Around Malpas
In Malpas, that means homes near Newport High School, Malpas Church In Wales Primary School and Parish Church of St. Mary and the streets around them. You will also find Three Horseshoes pub (less than half a mile south-east) and Rougemont School (0.8 miles north-west). Malpas’s nearest station is Newport (South Wales) station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Joseph's Hospital (within half a mile north) and Friars Walk (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brynglas and Somerton.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Malpas
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing.
Also in Malpas
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, generally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
If you’re in Malpas and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
