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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Dean Bank, County Durham

Our repair technicians come to Dean Bank for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Dean Bank homes

Non-slip bath coating in Dean Bank without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, in enamelled baths, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. 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
Dean Bank (DL17)
Region
County Durham
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Dean Bank

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before you book

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  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. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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What affects the price in Dean Bank

You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • No extra charge for your area

See our prices page.

FAQs for Dean Bank

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

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

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

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

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Are there extra charges for Dean Bank?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Landlord and trade work in Dean Bank

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Dean Bank as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

What we cannot put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • 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 will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Dean Bank

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

Dean Bank and the surrounding area

Dean Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Spennymoor, in County Durham. Wherever you are in the DL17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Dean Bank is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. We work right across the region, from Dean Bank to Newcastle upon Tyne (21 miles away).

We work across DL17 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Lime Road, Rydal Road and Church Lane. Dean Bank is on the A167, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Ferryhill (1 mile east), Merrington Lane (1 mile west), Ferryhill Station (1 mile south-east), North Close (1 mile west) and Kirk Merrington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (7 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (4 miles south), Bishop Auckland (5 miles south-west), Seaham (13 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (12 miles north) and Peterlee (10 miles north-east).

Near you in Dean Bank

Our clients here include homes close to The Greyhound pub, Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School and Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College. Further afield, we also cover the area around Auckland Castle (4.6 miles west) and Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society (4 miles south).

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