Oldham · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Dobcross, Oldham

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Dobcross

Non-slip bath coating in Dobcross without replacing anything

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Dobcross (OL3)
Region
Oldham
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Dobcross

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

How do I clean it?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, so Dobcross is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Dobcross, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Common problems we fix in Dobcross

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A fixed quote before you book

Read our full price list.

Dobcross and the surrounding area

Dobcross is about 2 miles north-east of Lees, in Oldham. Whether you are in the middle of Dobcross or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 72 towns and villages in Oldham. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 10 miles away.

We work across OL3. From The Square, Woods Lane and Nudger Green or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Dobcross, we cover Greenfield (1 mile south-east), Wall Hill (1 mile west), Rough Knarr (1 mile west), Delph (1 mile north) and Doctor Lane Head (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Oldham (4 miles west), Chadderton (6 miles west), Royton (5 miles west), Failsworth (7 miles south-west), Shaw (4 miles north-west) and Coppice (5 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Dobcross

Our customers here include homes close to St Chad's House, The Swan Inn and Holy Trinity Church, among other places. You’ll also find Saddleworth School (0.6 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Greenfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mossley (2.8 miles south) and Royal Oldham Hospital (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Pots and Pans Hill.

Map of Dobcross © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

How we price non-slip bath coating

We don’t charge extra for travel to Dobcross. The price depends on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The type of damage

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

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

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Dobcross, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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

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