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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Oughtibridge, Sheffield

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

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

Book non-slip bath coating in Oughtibridge

Non-slip bath coating in Oughtibridge, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, across wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and acrylic baths.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Oughtibridge (S35)
Area hub
Sheffield
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

Most clients in Oughtibridge 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.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Oughtibridge and the surrounding area

Oughtibridge is about 5 miles north-west of Sheffield, in Sheffield. Across the S35 area, we carry out the work at your property. Oughtibridge is one of 118 towns and villages in Sheffield where we work. We work right across the region, from Oughtibridge to Leeds (26 miles away).

Our visits in S35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Footgate Close, Coward Drive and Birks Wood Drive and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Oughtibridge, we cover Coldwell (1 mile west), Worrall (1 mile south), Onesacre (1 mile west), Wharncliffe Side (1 mile north-west) and Middlewood (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Sheffield (5 miles south-east), Netherthorpe (4 miles south-east), Upperthorpe (4 miles south-east), West End (4 miles south-east), Walkley (3 miles south-east) and Broomhall (5 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Oughtibridge

Typical jobs here are in homes near Blue Ball Inn, Glen Howe Park and The Parish Church of the Ascension. Also close by are Bradfield School (0.7 miles south-west) and Oughtibridge Primary School (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Chapeltown station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are King Edward VII Orthopaedic Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Sheffield Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Oughtibridge include Greno Woods.

Map of Oughtibridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why Oughtibridge clients choose us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our pricing.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Oughtibridge?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

How we price non-slip bath coating

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

  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

If you are in Oughtibridge and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

FAQs for Oughtibridge

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

When can you do it?

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

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

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