Dorset · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Stockwood, Dorset

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Stockwood, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • 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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Stockwood

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Stockwood

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Location
Stockwood (DT2)
County
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Stockwood

Stockwood is about 6 miles south-east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Stockwood and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 462 places across Dorset.

All of DT2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Melbury Osmond (1 mile north-west), Melbury Sampford (1 mile south-west), Chetnole (1 mile north-east), Evershot (2 miles south-west) and Leigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (12 miles south-east), Bridport (12 miles south-west), Sherborne (7 miles north-east), Fordington (12 miles south-east), Sturminster Newton (13 miles east) and Beaminster (8 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Stockwood

Around Stockwood, we work in homes near St Edwold's Church. The nearest railway station is Chetnole station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Not far away are Abbot's Hill.

Map of Stockwood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Stockwood?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

What to look for in a quote

  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

Stockwood questions

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, and that includes Stockwood. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What we can’t put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Stockwood

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Stockwood customers choose us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our prices page.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Stockwood, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

How we price non-slip bath coating

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many areas need work
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

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