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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Shute, Devon

Non-slip bath coating in and around Shute: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • 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 Shute homes

Covering Shute

Shute is about 4 miles north of Seaton, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Shute, so there is no workshop to go to. Shute is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.

We cover every part of EX13. Close by, we cover Kilmington (1 mile north-east), Whitford (1 mile south-east), Maidenhayne (2 miles south-east), Kingsdon (2 miles south) and Musbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sidmouth (10 miles south-west), Honiton (6 miles west), Seaton (4 miles south), Cranbrook (15 miles west), Axminster (3 miles east) and Budleigh Salterton (15 miles south-west).

Near you in Shute

Around Shute, we work in homes near Church of St Michael and Shute Community Primary School and the streets around them. Shute’s nearest station is Axminster station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Axminster Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Colcombe Castle (1.6 miles south).

Map of Shute © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Shute

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We are often asked to fix bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, on enamelled baths, shower trays and acrylic baths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. 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
Shute (EX13)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Shute

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

What do you need from me?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

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

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, and that includes Shute. Prices do not change with location.

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

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What we’re called out for in Shute

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

When a repair is not the answer

Before you book, it’s worth knowing 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Shute

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

Repair or replace in Shute?

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. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Shute customers choose us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our prices page.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We don’t charge extra for travel to Shute. The price depends on:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many areas need work
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Most clients in Shute 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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