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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Bonning Gate homes

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Bonning Gate and across Cumbria. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

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

Book non-slip bath coating in Bonning Gate

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Bonning Gate

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and people most often call us about worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Bonning Gate and across Cumbria. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Bonning Gate (LA8)
Area hub
Cumbria
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Send pictures for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

What happens on the day

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Make sure the area is dry

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

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Covering Bonning Gate

Bonning Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. Jobs in Bonning Gate are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria. We work right across the region, from Bonning Gate to Leeds (63 miles away).

We cover every part of the LA8 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Plumgarths (1 mile south-east), Burneside (1 mile east), Plantation Bridge (1 mile north), Bowston (1 mile north-east) and Kentrigg (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windermere (5 miles west), Grange-over-Sands (12 miles south-west), Ambleside (9 miles north-west), Bowness-on-Windermere (5 miles west), Sedbergh (11 miles east) and Milnthorpe (8 miles south).

Near you in Bonning Gate

Our customers here include homes close to St Oswald's CofE Primary School, St Oswald's Church and The Queen Katherine School, among other places. Bonning Gate’s nearest station is Burneside station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Quaker Tapestry Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Castle Howe (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bonning Gate include Scout Scar and Ratherheath Tarn.

Map of Bonning Gate © OpenStreetMap contributors

Bonning Gate: your questions answered

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Bonning Gate?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Cumbria.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What we can’t put right

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. 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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our prices page.

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bonning Gate use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

When to call us in Bonning Gate

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Questions to ask before you book

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

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