Dorset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Ripley, Dorset

Non-slip bath coating across Ripley and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • 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

Non-slip bath coating for Ripley homes

About our non-slip bath coating in Ripley

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help, on resurfaced baths, acrylic baths and enamelled baths alike.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Ripley (BH23)
Area hub
Dorset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What we’re called out for in Ripley

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

Common reasons people in Ripley contact us include:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before you book

What we cannot put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 repair

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

FAQs for Ripley

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Do you come to Ripley?

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

Ripley and the surrounding area

Ripley is about 3 miles north of Christchurch, in Dorset. Anywhere in BH23, we carry out the work at your property. Ripley is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.

All of BH23 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Avon (1 mile west), Sopley (1 mile south), North Ripley (1 mile north-east), North Bockhampton (1 mile south-east) and Middle Bockhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (3 miles south), Wimborne Minster (9 miles west), Verwood (8 miles north-west), Ferndown (5 miles west), Broadstone (10 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (11 miles west).

Landmarks near Ripley

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Sopley Primary School and Church of St Michael and All Angels. The nearest railway station is Christchurch station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Museum of Electricity (3.4 miles south) and Christchurch Hospital (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill.

Map of Ripley © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Repair or replace in Ripley?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A fixed quote before booking

See our full price list.

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  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. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

For a price in Ripley, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

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What non-slip bath coating costs

Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • The material and finish
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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