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

Non-slip bath coating across Coates and nearby, usually in one visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Coates

Non-slip bath coating in Coates without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help, on wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and acrylic baths alike.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Coates (RH20)
Region
West Sussex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Where we work around Coates

Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of Coates or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Coates to London (about 43 miles away).

All of RH20 is within our area. Other places close to Coates include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Coates

Around Coates, we work in homes near Fittleworth CofE Village School, The Swan Hotel and Church of St Agatha. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.

Map of Coates © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip 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 photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Why Coates clients choose us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our prices page.

FAQs for Coates

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Coates?

Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Prices and what affects them

We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Coates. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

The process

We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Coates, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

When to call us in Coates

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

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

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

What your quote should include

  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

When we’d advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot 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 photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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