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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Merton, Devon

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Merton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Merton

What happens on the day

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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How we handle non-slip bath coating in Merton

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. 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
Area
Merton (EX20)
Region
Devon
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What affects the price in Merton

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Merton and nearby

Merton is about 10 miles south-east of Bideford, in Devon. Jobs in Merton are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Merton is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Every address in EX20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Limers Lane, Grange Lane and Clinton Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Petrockstowe (2 miles south), Beaford (2 miles north-east), Ash Cross (3 miles south), Dolton (3 miles east) and Meeth (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (13 miles north), Bideford (10 miles north-west), Okehampton (11 miles south-east), Braunton (15 miles north), Newport (13 miles north) and South Molton (14 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Merton

We visit homes around The Clinton Church of England Primary School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Barometer World (within half a mile east).

Map of Merton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Merton

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

What a repair can’t fix

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

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Merton

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our full price list.

What we are called out for in Merton

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

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
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Comparing quotes

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

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Merton questions

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

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

We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX20 postcode.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

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

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

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