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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Clapham, West Sussex

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Clapham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Clapham

Non-slip bath coating in Clapham without replacing anything

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Our technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Clapham (BN13)
County
West Sussex
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Clapham: your questions answered

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Do you work in Clapham?

We do. We send a technician to Clapham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Clapham and the surrounding area

Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Clapham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Clapham to London (48 miles away).

We work across BN13 and the streets around it. Whether you live on The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. With the A280 close by, Clapham is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).

What’s near Clapham

In Clapham, that means homes near The Parish Church of St Mary, Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Fox pub (0.9 miles west) and Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School (within half a mile west). Clapham’s nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Clapham includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.

Map of Clapham © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Related advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

What you get with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No need to remove anything
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our full price list.

Common problems we fix in Clapham

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.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Clapham

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

How we price non-slip bath coating

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

When a repair isn’t the answer

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Clapham

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