Devon · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in South Molton
Non-slip bath coating for South Molton, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Common problems we fix in South Molton
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Non-slip bath coating at your home in South Molton
The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on resurfaced baths, acrylic baths and shower trays, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- South Molton (EX36)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near South Molton
What else we do in South Molton
FAQs for South Molton
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you come to South Molton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to South Molton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
South Molton and the surrounding area
South Molton is about 10 miles south-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. South Molton is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Our technicians cover all of EX36 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Broad Street the Square, Station Road and Hares Green and the roads around them. South Molton sits on or near the B3137 and B3226, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include George Nympton (2 miles south), Alswear (2 miles south-east), North Molton (3 miles north-east), Bishop's Nympton (3 miles east) and Newtown (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (10 miles north-west), Braunton (15 miles north-west), Newport (10 miles west), Roundswell (11 miles west), Pilton (11 miles north-west) and Great Torrington (14 miles west).
Landmarks near South Molton
Our customers here include homes close to The Old Coaching Inn, Congregational Church and South Molton Community College and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around South Molton Hospital (under half a mile west).
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in South Molton use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- 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 before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
Prices and what affects them
You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A picture taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in South Molton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in South Molton
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Molton
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
