Halton · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Farnworth, Halton

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

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Farnworth

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Non-slip bath coating in Farnworth, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. 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
Where
Farnworth (WA8)
County
Halton
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How we price non-slip bath coating

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

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is
  • Doing more than one item at once

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from pictures

Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

When to call us in Farnworth

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

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

How the visit works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

Most customers in Farnworth get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our full price list.

When we would advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Farnworth

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

Common questions in Farnworth

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote.

Do you hold any accreditations?

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

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How soon can you come?

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

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

About Farnworth

Farnworth is about 1 mile north-east of Widnes, in Halton. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Farnworth is one of 30 places in Halton where we work. We work right across the region, from Farnworth to Liverpool (about 8 miles away).

We work across WA8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pit Lane, Glebe Lane and Ryder Road. Farnworth sits on or near the A5080, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Widnes (1 mile south-west), Barrow's Green (1 mile south), Chestnut Lodge (1 mile south-west), Bold Heath (1 mile north-east) and Cronton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Runcorn (4 miles south), Murdishaw (5 miles south-east), Norton (4 miles south-east), Halton Lodge (4 miles south), Grange (4 miles south) and Windmill Hill (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Farnworth

Typical jobs here are in homes near Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School, Victoria Park and Riverside College Halton and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Wade Deacon High School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Luke's Church (within half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Farnworth itself: Widnes station. Other landmarks nearby include Widnes Rugby League Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Whiston Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hale Duck Decoy.

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