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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Poltesco, Cornwall

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Poltesco. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Poltesco homes

Non-slip bath coating in Poltesco, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We are frequently asked to fix safety for older or less mobile people and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, across enamelled baths, acrylic baths and wet room floors (ask us).

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall. 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
Location
Poltesco (TR12)
Area hub
Cornwall
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Poltesco

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Do you work in Poltesco?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Poltesco for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What non-slip bath coating costs

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

  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

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

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

For a price in Poltesco, 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.

Work for landlords and builders

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

Advice

What a repair can’t fix

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

Poltesco and nearby

Poltesco is about 8 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Poltesco is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

We work across TR12 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Ruan Minor (1 mile south-west), St Ruan (1 mile south-west), Cadgwith (1 mile south), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles north), Helston (8 miles north-west), Penryn (12 miles north), Gyllyngvase (11 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).

Near you in Poltesco

We visit homes around Grade-Ruan CofE School, The Potters Bar and Church of St Rumon. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Grade (within half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Goonhilly Downs.

Map of Poltesco © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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 won’t last.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Poltesco

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The things clients typically mention when they call include:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. 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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We leave the room as we found it

Read our full price list.

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