Sunderland · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Cox Green, Sunderland

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Cox Green and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Cox Green homes

Non-slip bath coating in Cox Green without replacing anything

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you are dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Cox Green (NE38, SR4)
County
Sunderland
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What affects the price in Cox Green

We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your NE38 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

How it works

Once we’re 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 morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

There’s 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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Our work in Cox Green

Cox Green is about 2 miles east of Washington, in Sunderland. From the centre of Cox Green to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Cox Green is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away.

Every address in NE38 and SR4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Barmston (1 mile north-west), Offerton (1 mile east), Penshaw (1 mile south-west), Hastings Hill (1 mile east) and New Herrington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (3 miles east), Houghton-le-Spring (3 miles south), Sunniside (4 miles east), Fulwell (5 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles east) and Ford (3 miles east).

Around Cox Green

We visit homes around Biddick Academy, Church of All Saints and New Penshaw Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sunderland station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sunderland Royal Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Grindon Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Warden Law and WWT Washington.

  • Local facilities include East and Middle Herrington (2.3 miles south-east)
Map of Cox Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we’re called out for in Cox Green

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

What your quote should include

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Who turns up on the day
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether they match the colour on site

How to compare quotes

For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

For anyone letting property in or around Cox Green, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

Repair or replace in Cox Green?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Cox Green. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Everything repaired in place

Take a look at our prices page.

What we cannot put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common questions in Cox Green

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What happens next?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

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