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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Poolstock, Wigan
Non-slip bath coating in and around Poolstock: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Poolstock
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you’re dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can help.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Wigan. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Where
- Poolstock (WN3, WN1, WN5)
- Area hub
- Wigan
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Poolstock
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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 morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, usually overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Poolstock
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Covering Poolstock
Poolstock is about 1 mile south-east of Wigan, in Wigan. Whether you’re in the middle of Poolstock or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 63 towns and villages in Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
We work across WN3, WN1 and WN5. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Bamford Road and Keats Avenue, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Poolstock, we cover Worsley Mesnes (1 mile north-east), Wigan (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile south-west) and Scholes (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leigh (6 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (3 miles south), Hindley (3 miles east), Atherton (6 miles east), Standish (4 miles north) and Orrell (3 miles west).
Around Poolstock
In Poolstock, that means homes near Wigan and Leigh College, St James' Church of England Primary School and Deanery High School, among other places. Also close by are Laithwaite Park (1 mile north-west), All Saints' Church (0.7 miles north), The Orwell pub (0.5 miles north) and St James' Church (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Marketgate Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north) and Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Pennington Flash and Billinge Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bryn (2.9 miles south)
Poolstock questions
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Poolstock.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Towns and villages near Poolstock
Other services in Poolstock
Landlord and trade work in Poolstock
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
