West Sussex · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Thorney Island, West Sussex
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Thorney Island and across West Sussex. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
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.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Thorney Island
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and enamelled baths, and people most often call us about a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What non-slip bath coating costs
We don’t charge extra for travel to Thorney Island. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO10 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Thorney Island is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Thorney Island to London (59 miles away).
Every address in PO10 is within our area. That includes homes on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close. We also cover the places around Thorney Island: West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Thorney Island
Around Thorney Island, we work in homes near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Eames Farm and Thorney Island Community Primary School and the streets around them. Thorney Island’s nearest station is Southbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Questions from Thorney Island
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Thorney Island
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Thorney Island. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thorney Island
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list.
Towns and villages near Thorney Island
What else we do in Thorney Island
When to call us in Thorney Island
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
The most common problems we are 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
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Thorney Island, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
