Gateshead · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Blackfell

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Blackfell and across Gateshead. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Blackfell

What affects the price in Blackfell

We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Access to the area
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • The material, if you know it

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Blackfell

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We are frequently asked to fix bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, across resurfaced baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Blackfell (NE37, NE38, DH3)
Area hub
Gateshead
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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Repair or replace in Blackfell?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why Blackfell customers choose us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • No extra charge for your area
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Take a look at our pricing.

What we’re called out for in Blackfell

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

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Questions to ask before booking

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What prep work is covered
  • How the colour is matched

How to compare quotes

FAQs for Blackfell

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your NE37 postcode.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

What a repair cannot fix

Before booking, 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 photos and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

Blackfell and the surrounding area

Blackfell is about 1 mile north-west of Washington, in Gateshead. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 49 places in Gateshead. We work right across the region, from Blackfell to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 7 miles away).

Here we cover the NE37, NE38 and DH3 postcode area. Whether you live on Raby Road, Tilley Road and Donkin Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A194(M) close by, Blackfell is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Albany (1 mile north-east), Springwell (1 mile north), Concord (1 mile north-east), Washington Village (1 mile east) and Eighton Banks (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gateshead (3 miles north-west), Blaydon (8 miles north-west), Dunston (5 miles north-west), Whickham (6 miles north-west), Ryton (9 miles north-west) and Winlaton (8 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Blackfell

Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxclose Church, Washington School and Blackfell Primary School, among other places. Blackfell’s nearest station is Heworth station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Galleries Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east) and Bowes Railway (1.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is WWT Washington.

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