Gateshead · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Barlow, Gateshead
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Barlow, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating in Barlow without replacing anything
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, we can typically put it right.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Barlow as everywhere else we work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Barlow (NE21)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Barlow
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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.
Towns and villages near Barlow
What else we do in Barlow
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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FAQs for Barlow
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Do you work in Barlow?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Barlow and the rest of Gateshead. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Prices and what affects them
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. 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 photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing.
About Barlow
Barlow is about 2 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. From the centre of Barlow to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Every address in NE21 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Barlow include High Spen (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile north-west), Hooker Gate (1 mile south-west), Highfield (1 mile south) and Ryton Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gateshead (7 miles east), Dunston (5 miles east), Whickham (3 miles east), Felling (8 miles east), Albany (9 miles east) and Blackfell (9 miles east).
Around Barlow
Our clients here include homes close to Hookergate School and Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Blaydon station, about 2.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Dunston Hill Hospital (4 miles east) and Prudhoe Castle (4.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Addison and Hedgefield Woods and Currock Hill.
- Other local spots include Ryton Urban District (1.9 miles north)
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Barlow
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Common problems we fix in Barlow
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
