Cheshire East · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Checkley, Cheshire East

We travel to Checkley for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Checkley

Non-slip bath coating in Checkley, done in place

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We work on resurfaced baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Checkley (CW3, CW5)
County
Cheshire East
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

Landlord and trade work in Checkley

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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

Our work in Checkley

Checkley is about 6 miles south of Crewe, in Cheshire East. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Checkley is one of 254 towns and villages in Cheshire East where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 33 miles away.

Every address in CW3 and CW5 is within our area. We also cover the places around Checkley: Wrinehill (1 mile east), Ravenshall (1 mile north-east), Betley (2 miles north-east), Bowsey Wood (2 miles east) and Madeley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crewe (6 miles north), Congleton (13 miles north-east), Nantwich (6 miles north-west), Middlewich (12 miles north), Sandbach (9 miles north) and Coppenhall (7 miles north).

Around Checkley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Madeley High School. A little further out are Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism (3.3 miles north) and Checkley cum Wrinehill (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog.

Map of Checkley © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Repairing versus replacing in Checkley

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our full price list.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

FAQs for Checkley

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Do you come to Checkley?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Checkley from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can landlords book you?

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Doing more than one item at once

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Checkley. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Common problems we fix in Checkley

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • How the colour is matched
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

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