Shropshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Northwood, Shropshire
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Northwood. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Northwood
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We work on resurfaced baths, shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Northwood (SY4)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Northwood
Smooth surfaces are 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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
Most clients in Northwood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Covering Northwood
Northwood is about 11 miles east of Oswestry, in Shropshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Northwood is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire where we work. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 36 miles away.
We cover every part of the SY4 postcode area. Other places close to Northwood include Newtown (1 mile south-east), Loppington (3 miles south), Wem (4 miles south-east), Barkers Green (5 miles south-east) and Myddle (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shrewsbury (13 miles south), Oswestry (11 miles west), Market Drayton (13 miles east), Coleham (13 miles south), Kingsland (13 miles south) and Whitchurch (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes near Newtown CofE Primary School and Horse and Jockey pub. For rail, the closest station is Wem station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Scrape Cottage Mound (3.8 miles north-west) and Penley Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Sweat Mere.
Northwood: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Northwood?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Northwood included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Landlord and trade work in Northwood
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Shropshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
Why repair rather than replace?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Northwood
- One price list for the entire UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
Also near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Prices and what affects them
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Northwood. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
