Oldham · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Coldhurst homes

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Coldhurst, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Coldhurst homes

What we cannot put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

Non-slip bath coating in Coldhurst without replacing anything

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 often asked to fix worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, on enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Coldhurst 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.

Area
Coldhurst (OL1, OL9, OL2)
Region
Oldham
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Landlord and trade work in Coldhurst

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Prices and what affects them

Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Coldhurst

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether they match the colour on site

How to compare quotes

How it works

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a free quote

Advice

Covering Coldhurst

Coldhurst is about 1 mile north-west of Oldham, in Oldham. Customers in Coldhurst get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 72 places across Oldham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 6 miles away.

All of OL1, OL9 and OL2 is within our area. Local streets include Busk Road, Poppy Road and Church Lane. With the A671 and A6048 close by, Coldhurst is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Coldhurst include Northmoor (1 mile south-west), Westwood (1 mile south-west), Busk (1 mile west), Baretrees (1 mile west) and Oldham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Failsworth (3 miles south-west), Crompton (3 miles north-east), Uppermill (5 miles east), Austerlands (3 miles east), Greenfield (5 miles east) and Delph (4 miles east).

What’s near Coldhurst

Typical jobs here are in homes near Werneth Park, The Up Steps Inn and Hulme Grammar School. You will also find Oldham Academy North (within half a mile south), St Hilda's CofE Primary School (less than half a mile west) and Holy Trinity (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Coldhurst is Mills Hill station, about 2.2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Oldham Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Coldhurst include Tandle Hill and Boating lake.

Map of Coldhurst © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

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.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Coldhurst

Will I see the coating?

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

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you cover Coldhurst?

We do. Technicians travel to Coldhurst from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.

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.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Coldhurst. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our full price list.

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