Plymouth · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in St Stephens, Plymouth

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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About our non-slip bath coating in St Stephens

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. If you are dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can typically put it right, on acrylic baths, enamelled baths and shower trays alike.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Location
St Stephens (PL12)
Area hub
Plymouth
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. 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.

Why us?

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our prices page.

Common questions in St Stephens

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Plymouth.

Do you cover St Stephens?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to St Stephens. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Do you cover the whole of Plymouth?

All of Plymouth, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Honest limits

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  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. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

What affects the price in St Stephens

We charge the same across the UK, including St Stephens. What changes the price is:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for St Stephens. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Landlords, agents and businesses in St Stephens

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Stephens use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Common problems we fix in St Stephens

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The things clients usually mention when they call include:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Before booking anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

About St Stephens

St Stephens is about 4 miles north-west of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. From the centre of St Stephens to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 59 towns and villages across Plymouth.

We work across PL12 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Farm Lane, Frith Road and Church Road. Other places close to St Stephens include Forder (1 mile south), Saltash (1 mile north-east), Burraton Coombe (1 mile north-west), Burraton (1 mile north) and Wearde (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Plymouth (5 miles east), Mannamead (5 miles east), Lipson (5 miles south-east), Mutley (5 miles east), North Prospect (3 miles east) and Stoke (4 miles south-east).

Near you in St Stephens

We visit homes around Church of St Stephen, Saltash.net Community School and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School. Other local landmarks include St Budeaux Library (2 miles east), Cecil Arms (under half a mile south-east) and Antony (1.4 miles south). St Stephens’s nearest station is Saltash station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Trematon Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Elliott's Shop (1 mile east).

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