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Non-slip bath & shower coating in North Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near North Oxford

Non-slip bath coating in North Oxford, done in place

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, in acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and shower trays.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Location
North Oxford (OX2)
Region
Oxfordshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in North Oxford

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

When can you do it?

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

Can you quote from photos?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in North Oxford?

Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your OX2 postcode.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. 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

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in North Oxford

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

When to call us in North Oxford

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

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How the colour is matched
  • How your room will be protected

10 questions to ask before booking

Our work in North Oxford

North Oxford is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. North Oxford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from North Oxford to London (about 54 miles away).

Our visits in OX2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Hobson Road, Linton Road and Banbury Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. North Oxford is on the A4165, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Summertown (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south), Walton Manor (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).

Local landmarks in North Oxford

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, Church of St Michael and All Angels and Oxford Academy. Nearby too are Oxford University Parks (1 mile south-east), St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.5 miles south), Dew Drop Inn (within half a mile north) and St Edward's School (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to North Oxford is Oxford station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (1.1 miles south) and Oxford Castle (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near North Oxford include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.

Map of North Oxford © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

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

How to prepare

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in North Oxford use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Repairing versus replacing in North Oxford

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for North Oxford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • One visit for most repairs
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our pricing.

How we price non-slip bath coating

There is no area surcharge for North Oxford. The price reflects:

  • The material and finish
  • How many areas need work
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A picture taken from further back

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

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