Stoke-on-Trent · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Hartshill and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
About Hartshill
Hartshill is about 1 mile west of Stoke-on-Trent, in Stoke-on-Trent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Hartshill is one of 59 towns and villages in Stoke-on-Trent where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 32 miles away.
Every address in ST4, ST5 and ST1 is covered. From The Avenue, Lodge Road and Grice Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hartshill include Basford (1 mile north-west), May Bank (1 mile north-west), Wolstanton (2 miles north-west), Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles north-west) and Dimsdale (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Tunstall (3 miles north), Smallthorne (3 miles north), Ford Green (3 miles north-east), Crackley (4 miles north-west), Sneyd Green (3 miles north-east) and Bentilee (3 miles east).
Around Hartshill
Around Hartshill, we work in homes near St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Jolly Potters pub and Thistley Hough Academy, among other places. You will also find Stoke-on-Trent College (0.9 miles north-east) and Church of the Holy Trinity (less than half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Stoke-On-Trent station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Minton Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and The Potteries Centre (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hartshill include Bignall Hill and Hem Heath Woods.
- Local facilities include Smallthorne Urban District (2.8 miles north-east)
Non-slip bath coating in Hartshill, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We’re often asked to fix bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Hartshill (ST4, ST5, ST1)
- Region
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Hartshill
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 messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Hartshill.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, generally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
There’s no charge for travel to Hartshill. The price comes down to:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your ST4 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Hartshill
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.
Common reasons people in Hartshill contact us include:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Nearby places to Hartshill
What else we do in Hartshill
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Repairing versus replacing in Hartshill
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hartshill
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before you book
See our pricing.
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not 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’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
