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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Worthington, Wigan

Our repair technicians come to Worthington for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Worthington

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

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

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.

Does someone need to be in?

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

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

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.

Do you hold any accreditations?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Worthington

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help, on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and resurfaced baths alike.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Worthington (WN1)
Area hub
Wigan
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Worthington

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.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the colour is matched
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

The process

You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  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, generally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Ask for a price

Most customers in Worthington get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Worthington

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Why repair rather than replace?

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 adds grip to the bath you have. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Worthington

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our full price list.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

About Worthington

Worthington is about 1 mile east of Standish, in Wigan. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Worthington is one of 63 towns and villages in Wigan where we work. Our jobs stretch from Worthington to Liverpool (17 miles away).

Jobs in WN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Rectory Lane, Brookside Road and Gardinar Close. If you are just outside Worthington, we cover Red Rock (1 mile east), Standish (1 mile west), Marylebone (2 miles south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west) and Shevington Moor (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wigan (3 miles south), Leigh (8 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (6 miles south), Hindley (5 miles south-east), Atherton (7 miles south-east) and Ince-in-Makerfield (3 miles south).

What’s near Worthington

In Worthington, that means homes near Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Standish Community High School and Ashfield Park. Other local landmarks include Bradley Hall Public House (0.8 miles north-west) and Church of St Wilfrid (1 mile west). For rail, the closest station is Adlington (Lancashire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Galleries (2.7 miles south) and Blackrod Castle Croft (2.5 miles east).

Map of Worthington © OpenStreetMap contributors

What non-slip bath coating costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How much damage there is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Send photos for a quote

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

When we’d advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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