Lancashire · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Read homes
Our repair technicians come to Read for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating in Read without replacing anything
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. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help, on acrylic baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us) alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Read (BB12)
- County
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
Covering Read
Read is about 2 miles west of Padiham, in Lancashire. Clients in Read get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 482 places in Lancashire. We work right across the region, from Read to Manchester (about 24 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BB12. Whether you live on Nowell Grove, Singleton Avenue and Straits Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Simonstone (1 mile east), Sabden (2 miles north), Wiswell (2 miles north-west), Clitheroe (5 miles north) and Chatburn (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Preston (14 miles west), Burnley (5 miles east), Bamber Bridge (14 miles south-west), Accrington (4 miles south), Fulwood (15 miles west) and Nelson (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Read
Around Read, we work in homes near Church of St John Evangelist, Shuttleworth College and Read St John's CofE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Hapton station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Calderstones Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gawthorpe Textiles Collection (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Read include Salthill Quarry and Hameldon Hill.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Most customers in Read get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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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 that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Read
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list.
Read: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover the entire of Lancashire?
We work UK-wide, so Read is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Read?
We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you cover Read?
We do. We send a technician to Read for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What else we do in Read
What we’re called out for in Read
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.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
Prices and what affects them
There’s no charge for travel to Read. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
