East Sussex · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Old Town, East Sussex
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Old Town, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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.
What we work on
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Old Town
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We work on enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
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.
- Location
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
For a price in Old Town, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 pictures, as it can add time.
Old Town and nearby
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Jobs in Old Town are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Old Town is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BN21, BN20 and BN22. Whether you live on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Old Town: Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Town
Our customers here include homes close to Gildrege Park, The Lamb Inn and Motcombe Infants' School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Gildredge House (less than half a mile south), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Also near Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Old Town?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
How we price non-slip bath coating
There is no charge for travel to Old Town. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Common questions in Old Town
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Old Town?
We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your BN21 postcode.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you come to Old Town?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Old Town. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you cover the entire of East Sussex?
The whole UK, including all of East Sussex. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Old Town. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Town
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page.
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