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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Swinnow, Leeds

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Swinnow and across Leeds. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Swinnow homes

Repair or replace in Swinnow?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Fixed prices from your photos

Read our pricing.

Non-slip bath coating in Swinnow without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our technicians work on resurfaced baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Swinnow (LS13, LS28, LS12)
County
Leeds
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not right for every job, including:

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

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Swinnow

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Landlord and trade work in Swinnow

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We charge the same across the UK, including Swinnow. What changes the price is:

  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any details about the material

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

When to call us in Swinnow

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

The things clients usually mention when they call are:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before you book

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

About Swinnow

Swinnow is about 1 mile east of Pudsey, in Leeds. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Swinnow is one of 198 places in Leeds we cover.

All of LS13, LS28 and LS12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Lane End, Bath Road and Elder Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Moorside (1 mile east), Bramley (1 mile north-east), Farsley (1 mile north-west), Bagley (1 mile north-west) and Rodley (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leeds (4 miles east), Morley (4 miles south-east), Rothwell (8 miles south-east), Beeston (4 miles south-east), Wetherby (14 miles north-east) and Woodhouse (4 miles east).

Landmarks near Swinnow

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Barnleigh pub, Christ the Saviour Church and Pudsey Grangefield School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Swinnow Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Farnley Hall Park (1.3 miles south-east). Swinnow has its own railway station: Bramley (West Yorkshire) station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Moravian Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Yeadon Tarn and Rodley Nature Reserve.

Map of Swinnow © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  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. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

For a price in Swinnow, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send pictures for a quote

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