Cumbria · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Bongate homes
We travel to Bongate for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Questions from Bongate
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Are there extra charges for Bongate?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Non-slip bath coating in Bongate, done in place
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Bongate (CA16)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cumbria and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bongate as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When to call us in Bongate
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- If travel is included in the price
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Our work in Bongate
Bongate is about 12 miles south-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. 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. Bongate is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. Our jobs stretch from Bongate to Newcastle upon Tyne (44 miles away).
We work across the CA16 postcode area. Local streets include Back Lane, Rookery Lane and Drawbriggs Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Appleby-in-Westmorland (1 mile north-west), Burrells (1 mile south-west), Crackenthorpe (2 miles north-west), Hilton (3 miles east) and Dufton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Penrith (12 miles north-west), Fair Hill (13 miles north-west), Carleton (12 miles north-west), Kirkby Stephen (9 miles south-east) and Shap (8 miles west).
Near you in Bongate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Appleby Grammar School, Church of St Michael and Appleby Primary School, among other places. Bongate’s nearest station is Appleby station, roughly 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Dyke Nook Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Appleby Castle (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there’s Murton Pike.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include North Westmorland Rural District (1.8 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- 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
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
How we price non-slip bath coating
We charge the same across the UK, including Bongate. The price reflects:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Repairing versus replacing in Bongate
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bongate
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
