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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Openshaw, Greater Manchester

We travel to Openshaw for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • 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 Openshaw

Non-slip bath coating in Openshaw without replacing anything

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Openshaw (M18, M11, M43)
County
Greater Manchester
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Can I fix it myself?

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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Questions from Openshaw

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Do you come to Openshaw?

We do. Technicians travel to Openshaw from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Openshaw

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Greater Manchester and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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

Repairing versus replacing in Openshaw

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

Why Openshaw customers choose us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our pricing.

What a repair can’t fix

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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 will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How we price non-slip bath coating

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

  • How many areas need work
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many items we do on one visit

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Covering Openshaw

Openshaw is about 2 miles east of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Openshaw is one of 72 towns and villages in Greater Manchester where we work.

Postcode districts we cover here: M18, M11 and M43. Whether you live on Old Lane, Cross Lane and Ogden Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Gorton (1 mile south-west), Belle Vue (1 mile south-west), Fairfield (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile north) and Bradford (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wythenshawe (7 miles south-west), Northern Quarter (3 miles west), Old Trafford (4 miles west), Chinatown (3 miles west), Ancoats (3 miles west) and Broughton (4 miles north-west). Openshaw is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater Manchester.

Landmarks near Openshaw

In Openshaw, that means homes near Varna Community Primary School, Wright Robinson College and The Vulcan pub, among other places. Also close by are Debdale Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Church of St James (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Openshaw itself: Gorton station. Other landmarks nearby include Manchester Royal Infirmary (2.4 miles west) and Manchester Precinct Centre (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Openshaw includes Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Droylsden West (1.3 miles north-east)
Map of Openshaw © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Openshaw

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.

Look out for any of the following:

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

Before booking anyone

  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

10 questions to ask before booking

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