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

Non-slip bath coating across Crabtree and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • 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

Need non-slip bath coating in Crabtree?

About our non-slip bath coating in Crabtree

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Our technicians work on enamelled baths, acrylic baths and wet room floors (ask us), and people most frequently call us about resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people.

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. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Crabtree (RH13)
Area hub
West Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Crabtree

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

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Prices and what affects them

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

  • Access to the area
  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode

If you’re in Crabtree and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Crabtree?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What to look for in a quote

  • How long it needs to cure
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

Common questions in Crabtree

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

What information do you need?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Crabtree and the rest of West Sussex. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Landlord and trade work in Crabtree

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Crabtree as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Repair or replace: which is better?

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 treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why us?

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No extra charge for your area
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our prices page.

The process

Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Crabtree and the surrounding area

Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Crabtree is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Crabtree to London (34 miles away).

Jobs in RH13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Crabtree

Our clients here include homes close to Newells Preparatory School, Leonardslee and Old Church House the Glebe, among other places. The nearest railway station is Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.

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