Gloucestershire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Barrow, Gloucestershire

Local non-slip bath coating for Barrow: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s 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

Book non-slip bath coating in Barrow

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Barrow

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Common call-outs are for worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and shower trays.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Barrow (GL51)
County
Gloucestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Barrow?

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

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again

Choosing a repair company

Covering Barrow

Barrow is about 4 miles north-west of Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Barrow and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Barrow is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 40 miles away.

Our visits in GL51 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Evington (1 mile north-west), The Leigh (1 mile north-west), Hayden (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north) and Down Hatherley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheltenham (4 miles south-east), Gloucester (6 miles south-west), Stroud (12 miles south), Tewkesbury (5 miles north), St Paul's (4 miles east) and Lansdown (4 miles south-east).

Near you in Barrow

Around Barrow, we work in homes near Pate's Grammar School and Church of St Mary Magdalene and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cheltenham Spa station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wotton Lawn Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Barrow includes Chosen Hill.

Map of Barrow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Barrow

The alternatives are 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. 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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our full price list.

For landlords and businesses

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.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

How the visit works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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.

Barrow questions

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

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

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

When we’d advise against a repair

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t 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

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

There is no charge for travel to Barrow. The price comes down to:

  • The material
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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