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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Newbridge, Cornwall

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Newbridge, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

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

Non-slip bath coating in Newbridge

Questions from Newbridge

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

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

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

Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?

All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Will I see the coating?

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

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Newbridge

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We work on enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) 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.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Area
Newbridge (TR20)
Area hub
Cornwall
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Newbridge and nearby

Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Penzance, in Cornwall. From the centre of Newbridge to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.

Every address in TR20 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Newbridge: Lower Bodinnar (1 mile north), Little Bosullow (2 miles north), Bojewyan (3 miles north-west), Tregeseal (3 miles west) and Pendeen (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Camborne (15 miles north-east), Penzance (3 miles east), Helston (15 miles east), Hayle (10 miles north-east), St Ives (8 miles north-east) and Rosewarne (15 miles north-east).

Near you in Newbridge

Our customers here include homes close to Mounts Bay Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Penzance station, about 3.3 miles east. A little further out are West Cornwall Hospital (3 miles east) and National Gypsy Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Carn Kenidjack and Baker's Pit Nature Reserve.

Map of Newbridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Can I fix it myself?

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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, 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 each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • No need to remove anything
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our full price list.

What non-slip bath coating costs

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

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • Any details about the material
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Details of any past repairs

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Newbridge

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.

People typically call us when they notice something like this:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Before booking anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • How your room will be protected
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Choosing a repair company

What happens on the day

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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