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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Denton, Northamptonshire

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Denton. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

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

Book non-slip bath coating in Denton

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Denton

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, across enamelled baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Denton (NN7)
Region
Northamptonshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

When to call us in Denton

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How to care for the finish
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

How it works

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  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

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

Most customers in Denton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Prices and what affects them

There is no area surcharge for Denton. The price reflects:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • The material, if you know it
  • Details of any past repairs

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Denton and nearby

Denton is about 5 miles south-east of Northampton, in Northamptonshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 364 places across Northamptonshire. We work right across the region, from Denton to Birmingham (about 50 miles away).

Every address in NN7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Bedford Road, Wareing Lane and Bridge Meadow or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Yardley Hastings (2 miles east), Whiston (2 miles north), Cogenhoe (2 miles north), Grendon (3 miles north-east) and Ecton (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Northampton (5 miles north-west), Kettering (13 miles north), Wellingborough (7 miles north-east), Rushden (9 miles north-east), Towcester (11 miles south-west) and Wolverton (11 miles south).

Local landmarks in Denton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Margaret of Antioch and Denton Primary School. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Ashby House (1.7 miles north-east) and Piddington Roman Villa Museum (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Abington Meadows.

Map of Denton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Denton

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

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

Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, 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 I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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.

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Denton

  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t 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

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Denton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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