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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Bitterne Manor

Non-slip bath coating in Bitterne Manor without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Bitterne Manor

About our non-slip bath coating in Bitterne Manor

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We are frequently asked to fix a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.

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

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
County
Southampton
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Bitterne Manor

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

Covering Bitterne Manor

Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Bitterne Manor to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Bitterne Manor is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 69 miles away.

We work across SO18, SO17 and SO14. Whether you live on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).

Near you in Bitterne Manor

Our clients here include homes close to Bitterne Manor Primary School, Bitterne Park School and Church of St Denys and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Junction Inn Public House (under half a mile north-west), St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Rockstone Place Park (1 mile west). There is a railway station in Bitterne Manor itself: Bitterne station. Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.

Map of Bitterne Manor © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Fixed prices from your photos

Read our prices page.

Common problems we fix in Bitterne Manor

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How to care for the finish
  • Who will actually do the work
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Bitterne Manor: your questions answered

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of Southampton. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Do you work in Bitterne Manor?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Bitterne Manor. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.

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

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

How it works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  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. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Prices and what affects them

There’s no area surcharge for Bitterne Manor. What changes the price is:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

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.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed price.

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