Isles of Scilly · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Old Town, Isles of Scilly
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Old Town 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
- Worn-out textured areas
When to call us in Old Town
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
For older houses around Old Town, near landmarks such as St Mary's Old Church, it may still have its original cast iron bath, which is well worth repairing or re-enamelling rather than replacing.
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
About our non-slip bath coating in Old Town
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, across acrylic baths, enamelled baths and resurfaced baths.
Somewhere as small as Old Town, you will find cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings. Many have heavy cast iron baths or baths in awkward spots, and removing a bath from an older house is rarely simple. Repairing in place avoids that.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Old Town (TR21)
- Region
- Isles of Scilly
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Old Town
My house in Old Town is a period property. Is the original worth keeping?
Generally, yes. Older baths and shower trays are frequently worth repairing rather than replacing. Send us pictures and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Will you travel to Old Town?
We do: small places like Old Town are covered as standard. Tell us if access is tricky.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across the Isles of Scilly.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Do you cover the whole of the Isles of Scilly?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring all our kit in the van, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work. Somewhere as small as Old Town, access is usually the main thing to plan. Once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are 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
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Old Town
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are 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. Older homes around Old Town may have sizes and fittings that new pieces do not match. A repair keeps the original.
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Town
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our Prices page.
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Bath repairs in Old Town: local notes
Old Town is about 37 miles south-west of Penzance, in the Isles of Scilly. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Old Town and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Old Town is one of 13 towns and villages in the Isles of Scilly we cover.
All of TR21 is covered for non-slip bath coating, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Non-slip bath coating is available to homes on Ennor Close, Launceston Close and Old Town Road. Other places close to Old Town include Hugh Town (1 mile west), Porthloo (1 mile north-west), Holy Vale (1 mile north-east), Maypole (1 mile north) and Pelistry (1 mile north-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Around Old Town
We visit homes around Old Town Inn and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ennor Castle (under half a mile west) and Longstone Heritage Centre (0.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mount Todden and Abbey Pool.
How we price non-slip bath coating
We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Old Town and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Town as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
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