Brighton and Hove · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Withdean, Brighton and Hove

We travel to Withdean for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Withdean

Non-slip bath coating in Withdean, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. We are often asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, across enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us).

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Withdean (BN1, BN3)
Region
Brighton and Hove
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

When to call us in Withdean

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip 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 quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Everything repaired in place

See our prices page.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We don’t charge extra for travel to Withdean. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The material
  • Access to the area

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Quotes from your photos

You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

When we would advise against a repair

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • 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

  • Shower trays
  • Enamelled baths
  • Wet room floors (ask us)
  • Resurfaced baths
  • Acrylic baths

Withdean and the surrounding area

Withdean is about 2 miles north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We travel to homes and businesses in Withdean and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove. Our jobs stretch from Withdean to London (45 miles away).

Our visits in BN1 and BN3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Home Road, Croft Road and Bates Road. Being close to the A23, Withdean is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Preston (1 mile south), Westdene (1 mile north-west), Prestonville (1 mile south), Patcham (1 mile north) and Hollingdean (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (5 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Withdean

We visit homes around St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, The Sportsman pub and Withdean Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are St John the Evangelist's Church (less than half a mile south), Varndean College (within half a mile east) and Dorothy Stringer High School (less than half a mile east). Withdean has its own railway station: Preston Park station. A little further out are Churchill Square (1.9 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Withdean includes Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.

Map of Withdean © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Withdean

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Withdean as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Withdean

Are there extra charges for Withdean?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Withdean?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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