South Gloucestershire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Thornbury and across South Gloucestershire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
Non-slip bath coating in Thornbury, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Thornbury (BS35)
- Area hub
- South Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not 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’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Thornbury
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About Thornbury
Thornbury is about 8 miles north of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Thornbury is one of 110 towns and villages in South Gloucestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Thornbury to Birmingham (about 65 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BS35. That includes homes on Church Road, High Street and Woodleigh and the roads around them. Thornbury sits on or near the B4061, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Thornbury include Morton (1 mile north), Crossways (1 mile east), Lower Morton (1 mile north), Upper Morton (1 mile north-east) and Duckhole (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kingswood (11 miles south), Mangotsfield (8 miles south), Yate (6 miles south-east), Fishponds (9 miles south), Bradley Stoke (6 miles south) and Patchway (6 miles south-west). Being one of South Gloucestershire’s larger places, Thornbury is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Thornbury
In Thornbury, that means homes near The Royal George Public House, United Reformed Church and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Thornbury and District Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Thornbury Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Thornbury includes Red Hill.
Also near Thornbury
What else we do in Thornbury
What non-slip bath coating costs
There’s no area surcharge for Thornbury. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornbury
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing.
Questions from Thornbury
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
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