Poole · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Oakdale, Poole

We travel to Oakdale for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Oakdale

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Oakdale

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you are dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can typically put it right.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Oakdale (BH15, BH17, BH14)
County
Poole
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Oakdale

Oakdale is about 1 mile west of Poole, in Poole. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Oakdale is one of 18 places in Poole where we work.

Here we cover the BH15, BH17 and BH14 postcode area. From Hiley Road, Pound Lane and Tatnam Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Stanley Green (1 mile north-west), Sterte (1 mile south-west), Longfleet (1 mile south-east), Poole (1 mile east) and Waterloo (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Alder Hills (3 miles east), Branksome (3 miles east), Branksome Park (3 miles east), Talbot Woods (3 miles east) and Canford Cliffs (3 miles south-east).

Around Oakdale

Around Oakdale, we work in homes near Poole Park, Stanley Green Infant Academy and Poole High School. The nearest railway station is Poole station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dolphin Shopping Centre (1 mile south) and Poole Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Oakdale includes Beacon Hill and Ham Common (LNR).

  • Other local spots include Poole (1.1 miles south)
Map of Oakdale © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

When to call us in Oakdale

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Common reasons people in Oakdale contact us are:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What prep work is covered

10 questions to ask before you book

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

Most customers in Oakdale get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Prices and what affects them

We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is

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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

If you are in Oakdale and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

FAQs for Oakdale

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

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

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

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.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Repairing versus replacing in Oakdale

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Oakdale. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One visit for most repairs
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our full price list.

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