Isle of Wight · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Porchfield
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Porchfield. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
About our non-slip bath coating in Porchfield
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our repair technicians work on enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and people most often call us about resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Porchfield (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repair or replace in Porchfield?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porchfield
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
Porchfield and nearby
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in Isle of Wight. From the centre of Porchfield to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 125 towns and villages in Isle of Wight. Our jobs stretch from Porchfield to London (about 77 miles away).
All of PO30 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Porchfield, we cover Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Porchfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sportsman's Rest pub. Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Porchfield include Mill Hill.
What we’re called out for in Porchfield
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.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to look after the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What affects the price in Porchfield
We do not charge extra for travel to Porchfield. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- Where you are, by postcode
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Questions from Porchfield
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Are there extra charges for Porchfield?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Landlord and trade work in Porchfield
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
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What we cannot put right
A repair is not 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
