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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Marton, Cumbria

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Marton

Common problems we fix in Marton

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

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Choosing a repair company

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Marton

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 work on acrylic baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Marton as everywhere else we work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Marton (LA12)
County
Cumbria
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why Marton customers choose us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our full price list.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Marton

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Marton 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.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

About Marton

Marton is about 3 miles west of Ulverston, in Cumbria. Wherever you are in the LA12 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in 438 places in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 54 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of the LA12 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Marton, we cover Lindal in Furness (1 mile south-east), Ireleth (1 mile west), Pennington (1 mile east), Paradise (1 mile north-west) and Dalton-in-Furness (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Barrow-in-Furness (5 miles south-west), Ulverston (3 miles east), Hindpool (5 miles south-west), Salthouse (5 miles south), Risedale (5 miles south) and Vickerstown (6 miles south-west).

Around Marton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter, Dowdales School and Lindal and Marton Primary School, among other places. Marton’s nearest station is Askam station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Furness General Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Laurel And Hardy Museum (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s High Moor and Urswick Tarn.

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When a repair is not the answer

To be straight with you, 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’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

FAQs for Marton

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Is there a call-out fee?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.

What information do you need?

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

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.

How it works

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  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. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

How to get a price

If you are in Marton and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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DIY kit or professional repair?

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

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Prices and what affects them

You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Marton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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