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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Lately Common, Wigan

Non-slip bath coating for Lately Common, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Lately Common

Non-slip bath coating in Lately Common, done in place

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We are often asked to fix worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on resurfaced baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Lately Common (WN7, WA3)
Area hub
Wigan
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • The material and finish
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.

Common problems we fix in Lately Common

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How to look after the finish
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Getting a price

Most clients in Lately Common get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Lately Common and nearby

Lately Common is about 1 mile south-east of Leigh, in Wigan. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Lately Common is one of 63 places in Wigan we cover. Our jobs stretch from Lately Common to Manchester (about 12 miles away).

Our visits in WN7 and WA3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Warrington Road and East Lancashire Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Lately Common include Glazebury (1 mile south), Bedford (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile north), Fowley Common (2 miles south) and Astley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Wigan (7 miles north-west), Ashton-in-Makerfield (6 miles west), Hindley (5 miles north-west), Atherton (3 miles north), Ince-in-Makerfield (6 miles north-west) and Standish (10 miles north-west).

What’s near Lately Common

In Lately Common, that means homes near Bedford High School, Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School and The Greyhound pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Church of All Saints (0.7 miles south) and Pennington Hall Park (1.2 miles north-west). Lately Common’s nearest station is Atherton station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Wigan and Leigh Exhibition (1.4 miles north-west) and Leigh South (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lately Common include Pennington Flash and Cadishead and Little Woolden Moss.

Map of Lately Common © OpenStreetMap contributors

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. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our full price list.

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Lately Common

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

What happens if you find more damage?

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

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Lately Common

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lately Common as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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