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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Gathurst homes

Non-slip bath coating for Gathurst, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • 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

Need non-slip bath coating in Gathurst?

When a repair isn’t the answer

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Gathurst

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

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Gathurst

It’s a clear, textured coating, 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. We regularly repair enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Wigan. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Gathurst (WN5)
Region
Wigan
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Gathurst

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

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

Comparing quotes

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Gathurst clients choose us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our full price list.

Prices and what affects them

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Details of any past repairs

For a price in Gathurst, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Common questions in Gathurst

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Are you accredited?

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

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Is there a call-out fee?

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

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can price the job.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gathurst use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Where we work around Gathurst

Gathurst is about 1 mile north of Orrell, in Wigan. Customers in Gathurst get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover all 63 towns and villages in Wigan. Our jobs stretch from Gathurst to Liverpool (14 miles away).

We work across the WN5 postcode area. We also cover the places around Gathurst: Crooke (1 mile north-east), Shevington (1 mile north), Kitt Green (1 mile south-east), Marsh Green (1 mile east) and Beech Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leigh (8 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (5 miles south-east), Hindley (6 miles east), Atherton (9 miles east), Ince-in-Makerfield (4 miles east) and Standish (3 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Gathurst

Around Gathurst, we work in homes near St John Rigby College, St Francis of Assisi and Laithwaite Park and the streets around them. You will also find The Old Springs pub (0.6 miles south-east), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles north) and St Peter's Catholic High School (1.1 miles south). There’s a railway station in Gathurst itself: Gathurst station. A little further out are Wrightington Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Galleries (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Billinge Hill.

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