Isle of Wight · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Shalcombe homes

Our repair technicians come to Shalcombe for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

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

Non-slip bath coating in Shalcombe

What affects the price in Shalcombe

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Details of any past repairs

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

About our non-slip bath coating in Shalcombe

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. If you are dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. 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
Area
Shalcombe (PO41)
Region
Isle of Wight
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Where we work around Shalcombe

Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in Isle of Wight. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Shalcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in Isle of Wight where we work.

We work across the PO41 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Around Shalcombe

Around Shalcombe, we work in homes near St. Mary's Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalcombe includes Westover Down.

Map of Shalcombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Shalcombe questions

Do you cover Shalcombe?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Shalcombe from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Will it make a mess?

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

Repairing versus replacing in Shalcombe

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our full price list.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Shalcombe

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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How your room will be protected
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Choosing a repair company

What happens on the day

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a free quote

Advice

When a repair is not the answer

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

  • 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Shalcombe

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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

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