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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Cousley Wood, East Sussex

Non-slip bath coating in and around Cousley Wood: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Cousley Wood

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Cousley Wood

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We’re frequently asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, in resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Cousley Wood (TN5)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Cousley Wood

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Cousley Wood clients choose us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in East Sussex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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.

When we would advise against a repair

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Cousley Wood and the surrounding area

Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. From the centre of Cousley Wood to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Cousley Wood is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 35 miles away.

All of TN5 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).

Local landmarks in Cousley Wood

In Cousley Wood, that means homes near Uplands Community College, The Old Vine Public House and Rehoboth Chapel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.

Map of Cousley Wood © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material and finish
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether we combine several jobs

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Cousley Wood

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

What happens if you find more damage?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Do you work in Cousley Wood?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Cousley Wood and the rest of East Sussex. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Cousley Wood

Smooth surfaces are 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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a fixed quote

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