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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Alderton, Northamptonshire

Non-slip bath coating in and around Alderton: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Alderton

Non-slip bath coating in Alderton, done in place

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We regularly repair enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Location
Alderton (NN12)
Area hub
Northamptonshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Alderton and the surrounding area

Alderton is about 3 miles east of Towcester, in Northamptonshire. Wherever you are in the NN12 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 364 places across Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 48 miles away.

All of NN12 is within our area. Local streets include Pury Road, Church Lane and Spring Lane, all of which we cover. We also travel to Paulerspury (1 mile south-west), Stoke Bruerne (2 miles north), Pury End (2 miles south-west), Shutlanger (2 miles north) and Wood Burcote (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Northampton (9 miles north), Daventry (15 miles north-west), Brackley (11 miles south-west), Wolverton (6 miles south-east), Stony Stratford (5 miles south-east) and Moulton (12 miles north).

Around Alderton

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Margaret and Cambian Potterspury Lodge School and the streets around them. Open spaces near Alderton include Grafton Regis Meadow.

Map of Alderton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

There’s no charge for travel to Alderton. The price comes down to:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

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. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Questions from Alderton

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

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

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

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

We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Do you come to Alderton?

We do. Technicians travel to Alderton from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Common problems we fix in Alderton

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Most people contact us after spotting one of these:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • What preparation is included

How to compare quotes

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Honest limits

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Alderton

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

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No extra charge for your area

See our pricing.

The process

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Alderton, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

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