West Sussex · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Lumley homes

Our repair technicians come to Lumley for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Lumley homes

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Lumley

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. If you’re dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can generally put it right, on resurfaced baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths alike.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Where
Lumley (PO10)
County
West Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Repairing versus replacing in Lumley

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, 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.

Why Lumley customers choose us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No need to remove anything
  • No extra charge for your area

See our pricing.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Lumley

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

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

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

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Lumley?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Is the work guaranteed?

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

Can I get a quote without a visit?

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

Covering Lumley

Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Our technicians come to customers in Lumley and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 58 miles away.

All of PO10 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Lumley Road and Northlands Park and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Lumley, we cover Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Lumley

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Eames Farm, Church of St James and St James Church of England Controlled Primary School. Nearby too are Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east) and Lord Raglan P.H. pub (under half a mile south). Lumley has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Lumley include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).

Map of Lumley © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.

When to call us in Lumley

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

What a repair cannot fix

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair 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

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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Advice

What non-slip bath coating costs

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

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many areas need work
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

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