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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Starr Gate homes

Non-slip bath coating for Starr Gate, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Starr Gate

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Starr Gate

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. If you are dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can typically put it right, on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and acrylic baths alike.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Starr Gate (FY4, FY8)
County
Blackpool
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Starr Gate

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

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

For landlords and businesses

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Starr Gate as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Starr Gate questions

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your FY4 postcode.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

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. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Starr Gate. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

What you get with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our prices page.

Can I fix it myself?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What non-slip bath coating costs

You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

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

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The material, if you know it
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Starr Gate, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What we can’t put right

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 pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Our work in Starr Gate

Starr Gate is about 2 miles north-west of St Annes, in Blackpool. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Starr Gate is one of 12 places in Blackpool we cover. Our jobs stretch from Starr Gate to Liverpool (26 miles away).

Jobs in FY4 and FY8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From New Road, Litton Lane and Howarth Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Starr Gate: South Shore (1 mile north), Squires Gate (1 mile north-east), St Annes (2 miles south-east), Marton (2 miles north-east) and Lytham St Anne's (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Blackpool (3 miles north), Layton (4 miles north), Warbreck (4 miles north), Great Marton (3 miles north-east), North Shore (4 miles north) and Staining (4 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Starr Gate

Around Starr Gate, we work in homes near Halfway House, Highfield Leadership Academy and St Mary's and the streets around them. Also close by are Arnold School (0.9 miles north) and Roseacre Primary Academy (0.6 miles north-east). Starr Gate has its own railway station: Squires Gate station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Clifton Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Houndshill Shopping Centre (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Starr Gate include Marton Mere.

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