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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Sidmouth
Our technicians come to Sidmouth for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Repair or replace in Sidmouth?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sidmouth
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page.
About our non-slip bath coating in Sidmouth
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Sidmouth (EX10)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Covering Sidmouth
Sidmouth is about 12 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. Across the EX10 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 586 places across Devon.
Our visits in EX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Station Road, High Street and Bedford Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Sidmouth sits on or near the A375 and A3052, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Sidmouth, we cover Bulverton (1 mile west), Sidford (1 mile north-east), Stowford (1 mile north-west), Salcombe Regis (1 mile east) and Bowd (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (12 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (7 miles north), Dawlish (13 miles south-west) and St Thomas (13 miles west). Sidmouth is one of the larger places we cover in Devon.
What’s near Sidmouth
Around Sidmouth, we work in homes near Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School, The Balfour pub and St Francis of Assisi and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Sidmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Questions from Sidmouth
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you work in Sidmouth?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Sidmouth from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
What we’re called out for in Sidmouth
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
What non-slip bath coating costs
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX10 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What else we do in Sidmouth
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
