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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Crossgates, Cumbria

Local non-slip bath coating for Crossgates: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Crossgates

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Crossgates

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We regularly repair acrylic baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Crossgates (CA14)
Region
Cumbria
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Questions from Crossgates

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Crossgates?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you come to Crossgates?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Crossgates for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

What happens after I send photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

What we do, step by step

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Advice

What non-slip bath coating costs

We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Crossgates. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Most clients in Crossgates get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Our work in Crossgates

Crossgates is about 6 miles south-east of Workington, in Cumbria. From the centre of Crossgates to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 438 towns and villages across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 77 miles away.

We work across the CA14 postcode area. With the A5086 close by, Crossgates is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Asby (1 mile south-west), Kirkland (2 miles south), Rowrah (2 miles south-west), Arlecdon (2 miles south-west) and Winder (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Workington (6 miles north-west), Whitehaven (7 miles south-west), Maryport (10 miles north), Cockermouth (6 miles north-east), Keswick (12 miles east) and Moorclose (6 miles north-west).

Near you in Crossgates

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Michael, among other places. A little further out are Hayes Castle (4.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Knock Murton and Loweswater.

Map of Crossgates © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

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

Common problems we fix in Crossgates

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

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

Before you book anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • When it can be used again
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

Repairing versus replacing in Crossgates

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

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