Cumbria · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Crosby, Cumbria

Non-slip bath coating across Crosby and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Crosby

About our non-slip bath coating in Crosby

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We regularly repair enamelled baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it. 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
Crosby (CA15)
Area hub
Cumbria
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What happens on the day

Once we are 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 with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Crosby, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Questions from Crosby

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do you come to Crosby?

We do. We send a technician to Crosby for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Covering Crosby

Crosby is about 8 miles north-east of Workington, in Cumbria. Wherever you are in the CA15 postcode area, we come to you. Crosby is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 74 miles away.

Jobs in CA15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Green Close, Parkside and Galloway Cross, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Crosscanonby (1 mile north), Dearham (2 miles south), Gilcrux (2 miles east), Maryport (3 miles south-west) and Ewanrigg (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Workington (8 miles south-west), Whitehaven (14 miles south-west), Cockermouth (6 miles south-east), Keswick (15 miles south-east), Moorclose (8 miles south-west) and Wigton (13 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Crosby

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Crosscanonby St John's CofE School, St John the Evangelist's Church and Netherhall School. The nearest railway station is Maryport station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Senhouse Roman Museum (2.4 miles west) and Hayton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).

  • Other local spots include Ellenborough and Ewanrigg (2.4 miles south-west)
Map of Crosby © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How much damage there is
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your photos

Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.

What we’re called out for in Crosby

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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day

10 questions to ask before booking

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Repairing versus replacing in Crosby

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 treats your existing bath or tray. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our prices page.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Read what customers say about us on Trustpilot.