Bradford · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Bolton, Bradford

Non-slip bath coating in Bolton without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Bolton

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Bolton

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

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

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

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

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

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

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

About our non-slip bath coating in Bolton

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We are often asked to fix resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Bolton (BD2, BD3, BD1)
County
Bradford
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t 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, it’s worth having it done properly.

What we’re called out for in Bolton

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

Clients normally contact us about:

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

Before booking anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How your room will be protected

10 questions to ask before booking

Covering Bolton

Bolton is about 1 mile north-east of Bradford, in Bradford. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 140 towns and villages in Bradford. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 8 miles away.

We cover every part of the BD2, BD3 and BD1 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Canal Road, Otley Road and Myers Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A6176, Bolton is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Bolton Outlanes (1 mile north-east), Undercliffe (1 mile south-east), Manningham (1 mile south-west), Belle Vue (1 mile south-west) and Bolton Woods (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Keighley (8 miles north-west), Bingley (4 miles north-west), Baildon (3 miles north), Great Horton (3 miles south-west), Upper Green (3 miles south-west) and Wibsey (3 miles south).

Landmarks near Bolton

We visit homes around St Patrick's Church, Church of St James and Peel Park. Also close by are Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library (1.2 miles south), Feversham College (under half a mile south), Grove House Primary School (0.5 miles north) and The Peel Park pub (within half a mile south-east). Bolton’s nearest station is Bradford Forster Square station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Peace Museum (1.2 miles south) and Bradford Children's Hospital (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Yeadon Tarn and Idle Hill.

Map of Bolton © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Advice

Prices and what affects them

We do not charge extra for travel to Bolton. The price depends on:

  • How much damage there is
  • The material
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Details of any past repairs

For a price in Bolton, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Take a look at our full price list.

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