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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Oakwood, Derby

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Oakwood. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

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

Non-slip bath coating near Oakwood

Non-slip bath coating in Oakwood, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Oakwood (DE21)
County
Derby
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.

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What a repair cannot fix

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Oakwood?

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

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Aftercare advice
  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

What affects the price in Oakwood

Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

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

Where we work around Oakwood

Oakwood is about 3 miles north-east of Derby, in Derby. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Oakwood is one of 31 towns and villages in Derby where we work. We work right across the region, from Oakwood to Birmingham (38 miles away).

Here we cover the DE21 postcode area. Local streets include Lime Lane, Morley Road and Dukeries Lane. We also cover the places around Oakwood: Breadsall (1 mile north-west), Morleymoor (2 miles north), Morley Smithy (2 miles north), Spondon (2 miles south-east) and Little Chester (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Derby (3 miles south-west), Shelton Lock (5 miles south), Cathedral Quarter (3 miles south-west), New Zealand (4 miles south-west), Sunny Hill (5 miles south-west) and Pear Tree (4 miles south-west). Oakwood is one of the larger places we cover in Derby.

Near you in Oakwood

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Church On Oakwood, Tuition Services Co Brookside School and Parkview Primary School. The closest station to Oakwood is Spondon station, about 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Derbion (2.7 miles south-west) and Royal Crown Derby Museum (3 miles south-west).

Map of Oakwood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Oakwood

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Are there extra charges for Oakwood?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Is it messy?

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

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Can I fix it myself?

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 often lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Repairing versus replacing in Oakwood

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. 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 will get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our prices page.

Landlord and trade work in Oakwood

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Oakwood use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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