Stockport · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Davenport, Stockport

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Davenport, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Davenport

What non-slip bath coating costs

There’s no area surcharge for Davenport. The price reflects:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What the surface is made of

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your SK3 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Davenport

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. Typical jobs include resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, on wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and enamelled baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Davenport (SK3, SK2, SK7)
Region
Stockport
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
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

DIY kit or professional repair?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

For landlords and businesses

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.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

What we can’t put right

We will not take on work that will not last, so these are 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 will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Davenport

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

Davenport: your questions answered

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Will I see the coating?

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

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

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.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

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

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

What we are called out for in Davenport

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What prep work is covered
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our pricing.

How the visit works

Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  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

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Davenport and the surrounding area

Davenport is about 1 mile south of Stockport, in Stockport. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 42 places across Stockport, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Davenport to Manchester (7 miles away).

Here we cover the SK3, SK2 and SK7 postcode area. From Beech Road, Culver Road and Lugano Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Davenport sits on or near the A5102, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Davenport, we cover Woodsmoor (1 mile east), Adswood (1 mile west), Edgeley (1 mile north-west), Offerton (1 mile east) and Cheadle Heath (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burnage (3 miles north-west), Reddish (4 miles north), Marple (4 miles east), Bredbury (3 miles north-east), Romiley (3 miles north-east) and Gatley (3 miles west).

Around Davenport

Around Davenport, we work in homes near Adswood Primary School, St Gabriel Mission Church and Hillcrest Grammar School, among other places. Davenport has its own railway station: Davenport station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Stockport Rural District (2.2 miles north-east) and Stepping Hill Hospital (1.2 miles east).

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