Staffordshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Woodlane, Staffordshire

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Woodlane. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Woodlane

Non-slip bath coating in Woodlane without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Woodlane (DE13)
Area hub
Staffordshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

For a price in Woodlane, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Woodlane

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 treats your existing bath or tray. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • No need to remove anything
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

See our pricing.

Common problems we fix in Woodlane

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before booking

What affects the price in Woodlane

A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • The material and finish
  • How hard the colour is to match

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

When a repair is not the answer

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot 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

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Our work in Woodlane

Woodlane is about 6 miles east of Rugeley, in Staffordshire. We visit homes and businesses in Woodlane and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 512 places in Staffordshire. Our jobs stretch from Woodlane to Birmingham (22 miles away).

Jobs in DE13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Weaverslake (1 mile south), Yoxall (1 mile south), Dunstall (2 miles east), Barton Gate (2 miles south-east) and Barton-under-Needwood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stafford (14 miles west), Burton upon Trent (7 miles east), Tamworth (12 miles south-east), Cannock (11 miles south-west), Lichfield (7 miles south) and Rugeley (6 miles west).

Local landmarks in Woodlane

Around Woodlane, we work in homes near Yoxall St Peter's CofE (VC) Primary School and Church of St Francis of Sales and Presbytery. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barton Under Needwood Cottage Hospital (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Brankley Pastures.

Map of Woodlane © OpenStreetMap contributors

Woodlane: your questions answered

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DE13 postcode.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Woodlane.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

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

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

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