Torbay · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Torquay homes

Non-slip bath coating for Torquay, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Torquay

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Torquay

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. Our repair technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and enamelled baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. 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
Area
Torquay (TQ1, TQ2)
Region
Torbay
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Torquay questions

Do you cover the entire of Torbay?

We cover the whole UK, including Torquay and the rest of Torbay. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

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

We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TQ1 postcode.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

What we’re called out for in Torquay

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

What your quote should include

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Torquay

For anyone letting property in or around Torquay, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Repairing versus replacing in Torquay

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 coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

What you get with us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Take a look at our pricing.

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

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Torquay and nearby

Torquay is about 27 miles east of Plymouth, in Torbay. Wherever you are in the TQ1 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Torquay is one of 23 places in Torbay where we work.

Jobs in TQ1 and TQ2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Ellacombe Church Road, Lower Ellacombe Church Road and Church Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Torquay include the A379 and A3022, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Torquay, we cover Ellacombe (1 mile south-east), St Marychurch (1 mile north-east), Babbacombe (1 mile south-east), Torre (1 mile south-west) and Combe Pafford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (6 miles south), Marldon (3 miles south-west), Goodrington (4 miles south) and Galmpton (6 miles south).

Landmarks near Torquay

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to White Rose Taverns pub, Torquay Academy and Ellacombe Church of England Academy. Nearby too are Parish Church of Christ Church (less than half a mile south-east), Abbey Park and Meadows (1 mile south-west) and The Spires College (within half a mile east). Torquay’s nearest station is Torre station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Torbay Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Cary Castle (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Torquay include Occombe Valley Woods.

Map of Torquay © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

What we can’t put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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.

Surfaces we repair

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

Can I fix it myself?

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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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