Tameside · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Backbower
Local non-slip bath coating for Backbower: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
The process
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SK14 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About our non-slip bath coating in Backbower
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 frequently asked to fix safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, across acrylic baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Tameside. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Backbower (SK14, SK6)
- Area hub
- Tameside
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Backbower, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Backbower questions
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Do you cover Backbower?
We do. We send a technician to Backbower for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Backbower?
We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your SK14 postcode.
Covering Backbower
Backbower is about 1 mile north-east of Romiley, in Tameside. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Backbower and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Backbower is one of 32 places in Tameside we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 7 miles away.
Every address in SK14 and SK6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Joel Lane, Brabyns Road and Bowlacre Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Backbower, we cover Gee Cross (1 mile north), Woodley (1 mile west), Compstall (1 mile south-east), Romiley (1 mile south-west) and Hyde (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashton-under-Lyne (5 miles north), Stalybridge (4 miles north), Droylsden (5 miles north-west), Dukinfield (3 miles north), Audenshaw (4 miles north-west) and Hurst (5 miles north).
Near you in Backbower
Around Backbower, we work in homes near Holy Trinity Church, Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School and Brabyns Park. Also close by are Alder Community High School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile east). Backbower’s nearest station is Woodley station, roughly 1 mile west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Stepping Hill Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Hyde Werneth (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Eastwood Nature Reserve and Werneth Low.
What non-slip bath coating costs
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
Most customers in Backbower get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What else we do in Backbower
What we’re called out for in Backbower
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- What aftercare is recommended
Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for 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. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Backbower
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list.
When we would advise against a repair
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
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
