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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Stowford, Devon
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Stowford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Stowford without replacing anything
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Typical jobs include safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, in wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and enamelled baths.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Stowford (EX10)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Stowford
Stowford is about 1 mile north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Customers in Stowford get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Stowford is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX10. We also cover the places around Stowford: Bowd (1 mile north-west), Sidford (1 mile east), Harpford (1 mile west), Tipton St John (2 miles north-west) and Sidbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Exeter (12 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (7 miles north), Dawlish (12 miles south-west) and St Thomas (13 miles west).
Around Stowford
Around Stowford, we work in homes near St Francis of Assisi, Sidmouth College and The Balfour pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Sidmouth Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.
What affects the price in Stowford
You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Repairing versus replacing in Stowford
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Stowford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stowford
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page.
What we cannot put right
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 will say what we think.
What we work on
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EX10 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
When to call us in Stowford
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
FAQs for Stowford
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
How do I clean it?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Stowford?
We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
More services for Stowford
Landlord and trade work in Stowford
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
