Suffolk · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Thurston Planche, Suffolk
Non-slip bath coating for Thurston Planche, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Non-slip bath coating in Thurston Planche without replacing anything
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, enamelled baths and shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Thurston Planche (IP31)
- County
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What non-slip bath coating costs
We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Thurston Planche questions
Do you cover the whole of Suffolk?
We cover the entire UK, including Thurston Planche and the rest of Suffolk. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Do you come to Thurston Planche?
We do. We send a technician to Thurston Planche for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
What we are called out for in Thurston Planche
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Our work in Thurston Planche
Thurston Planche is about 5 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Thurston Planche is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Thurston Planche to London (65 miles away).
Every address in IP31 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Thurston Planche, we cover Stockhold Green (1 mile north), Beyton (1 mile south), Thurston (1 mile north-west), Tostock (1 mile east) and Hessett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (5 miles west), Sudbury (14 miles south), Stowmarket (8 miles south-east), Hadleigh (15 miles south-east), Diss (15 miles north-east) and Mildenhall (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thurston Planche
Around Thurston Planche, we work in homes near Church of St Peter, The White Horse Public House and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thurston station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Nearby you’ll also find West Suffolk Hospital (5.1 miles west) and Military Museum (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Black Bourn Valley.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thurston Planche
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
