Greater Manchester · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Northern Quarter, Greater Manchester
Non-slip bath coating for Northern Quarter, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Common questions in Northern Quarter
Are there extra charges for Northern Quarter?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you come to Northern Quarter?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Northern Quarter for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Non-slip bath coating in Northern Quarter, 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 are often asked to fix worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, on acrylic baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Northern Quarter (M4, M1, M2)
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Northern Quarter and the surrounding area
Northern Quarter is about 1 mile north-west of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Northern Quarter is one of 72 places in Greater Manchester we cover.
Our visits in M4, M1 and M2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Bow Lane, Tib Lane and New Market and the roads around them. Northern Quarter is on the A665 and A6042, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Ancoats (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south-west), New Islington (1 mile east), Little Ireland (1 mile south-west) and Manchester (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Wythenshawe (6 miles south), Openshaw (3 miles east), Butler Green (5 miles north-east), Heaton Norris (5 miles south-east), Heaton Chapel (5 miles south-east) and Old Moat (3 miles south). Northern Quarter is one of the larger places we cover in Greater Manchester.
Landmarks near Northern Quarter
Typical jobs here are in homes near Co-operative College, New Islington Free School and Abbey College Manchester and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Former Church of St Peter (within half a mile north-east), Nicklebys Public House (under half a mile south), Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Piccadilly Gardens (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Northern Quarter itself: Manchester Piccadilly station. Other landmarks nearby include All Saints' (0.9 miles south) and National Football Museum (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
What non-slip bath coating costs
Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Northern Quarter?
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Northern Quarter. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Northern Quarter
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
