Gloucestershire · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Townwell
Non-slip bath coating across Townwell and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Townwell
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Non-slip bath coating in Townwell, done in place
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, across wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and resurfaced baths.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Townwell (GL12)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Townwell: your questions answered
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you quote from photos?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Townwell?
Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your GL12 postcode.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Repair or replace in Townwell?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Townwell
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our full price list.
When to call us in Townwell
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
If you’re in Townwell and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Where we work around Townwell
Townwell is about 3 miles east of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Townwell is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Townwell to Birmingham (about 64 miles away).
We work across the GL12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bristol Road and Church Lane. Other places close to Townwell include Bibstone (1 mile north-east), Heath End (1 mile south), Churchend (1 mile east), Buckover (2 miles west) and Falfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stroud (13 miles north-east), Lydney (9 miles north-west), Cam (7 miles north-east), Stonehouse (12 miles north-east), Dursley (6 miles north-east) and Tetbury (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Townwell
Our customers here include homes close to The Royal Oak pub, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Parish Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. The closest station to Townwell is Yate station, roughly 5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Thornbury and District Museum (3.7 miles west) and Thornbury Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Nind Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Townwell
We do not charge extra for travel to Townwell. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Townwell, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
