Dorset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sopley, Dorset

Non-slip bath coating in Sopley without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Sopley

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Sopley

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We regularly repair acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Sopley (BH23)
Region
Dorset
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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.

Surfaces we repair

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

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Sopley and the surrounding area

Sopley is about 2 miles north-west of Christchurch, in Dorset. From the centre of Sopley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of BH23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Priest Lane, Ringwood Road and Derritt Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Sopley: Winkton (1 mile south), Ripley (1 mile north), North Bockhampton (1 mile east), Avon (1 mile north-west) and Middle Bockhampton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wimborne Minster (9 miles west), Verwood (8 miles north-west), Ferndown (6 miles west), Broadstone (10 miles west), Corfe Mullen (11 miles west) and Swanage (14 miles south-west).

Around Sopley

We visit homes around Church of St Michael and All Angels, Homefield School and Sopley Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Sopley is Christchurch station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Museum of Electricity (2.5 miles south) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill.

  • Other local spots include Christchurch (2.8 miles south)
Map of Sopley © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Sopley

There is no charge for travel to Sopley. The price depends on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Doing more than one item at once

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

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, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

What we’re called out for in Sopley

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

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

Before booking anyone

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Choosing a repair company

Sopley questions

Will the price change on the day?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Sopley?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you cover the entire of Dorset?

We cover the entire UK, including Sopley and the rest of Dorset. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Do you hold any accreditations?

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

Repairing versus replacing in Sopley

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Sopley. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

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