Plymouth · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in West Hoe, Plymouth
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in West Hoe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
How we handle non-slip bath coating in West Hoe
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, on resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths.
You are 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. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- West Hoe (PL1, PL4)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in West Hoe
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
If you’re in West Hoe and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Repair or replace in West Hoe?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Hoe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
Your questions about non-slip bath coating in West Hoe
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Are there extra charges for West Hoe?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in West Hoe?
Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Our work in West Hoe
West Hoe is about 1 mile south-east of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. Anywhere in PL1, we come to you. We cover all 59 towns and villages across Plymouth.
Every address in PL1 and PL4 is covered. Whether you live on Hoe Road, Bath Lane and Cliff Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Hoe (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile north-west), Millbridge (1 mile north-west), Cattedown (1 mile east) and Cremyll (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (5 miles north-west), St Budeaux (3 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles east), Sherford (4 miles east) and St Stephens (5 miles north-west).
What’s near West Hoe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Waterfront pub, Devonport High School for Boys and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe (0.5 miles east), City College Plymouth (1.1 miles north-west), Millbay Park (under half a mile north-west) and The Plymouth Athenaeum (under half a mile north). The closest station to West Hoe is Plymouth station, roughly 1 mile north. Well-known places in the area include Freedom Fields Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Plymouth Castle (0.6 miles east). The countryside around West Hoe includes Penlee Battery.
Honest limits
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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in West Hoe
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
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