County Durham · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Craigside, County Durham

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Craigside and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Craigside

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Craigside

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can help, on enamelled baths, shower trays and acrylic baths alike.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham. 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
Location
Craigside (DL15, DL13)
Area hub
County Durham
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material and finish

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed price

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

Common problems we fix in Craigside

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

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How to look after the finish

10 questions to ask before you book

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

For a price in Craigside, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

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

Covering Craigside

Craigside is about 2 miles west of Crook, in County Durham. Across the DL15 area, a technician comes to you. We cover 329 places across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Craigside to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 20 miles away).

We work across the DL15 and DL13 postcode area. Other places close to Craigside include Thornley (1 mile north-west), Tow Law (2 miles north), Inkerman (3 miles north), Wolsingham (3 miles west) and Satley (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Durham (10 miles north-east), Consett (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (7 miles south-east), Spennymoor (8 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (13 miles north-east).

What’s near Craigside

In Craigside, that means homes near Church of St Bartholomew, among other places. A little further out are Witton Castle (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Stanley Moss.

Map of Craigside © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Craigside questions

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Which areas do you work in?

All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

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.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • 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 photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Craigside

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

Repair or replace in Craigside?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Craigside. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

Take a look at our full price list.

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