Dorset · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Melbury Sampford, Dorset
Non-slip bath coating across Melbury Sampford and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
About our non-slip bath coating in Melbury Sampford
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We’re often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Melbury Sampford (DT2)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Melbury Sampford
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
For a price in Melbury Sampford, 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
Melbury Sampford: your questions answered
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Melbury Sampford
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melbury Sampford
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Covering Melbury Sampford
Melbury Sampford is about 7 miles south of Yeovil, in Dorset. Wherever you are in the DT2 postcode area, we come to you. We work in 462 places in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of DT2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Evershot (1 mile south), Melbury Osmond (1 mile north), West Chelborough (2 miles west), Rampisham (2 miles south) and Halstock (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (12 miles south-east), Bridport (11 miles south-west), Sherborne (8 miles north-east), Fordington (12 miles south-east), Sturminster Newton (14 miles east) and Beaminster (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Melbury Sampford
Around Melbury Sampford, we work in homes near Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Parish Church of St Mary. Melbury Sampford’s nearest station is Chetnole station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Not far away are Abbot's Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Nearby places to Melbury Sampford
Other services in Melbury Sampford
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Melbury Sampford
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
