County Durham · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Escomb, County Durham
Non-slip bath coating in Escomb without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Escomb
It suits 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. We regularly repair enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Escomb (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Escomb
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What we are called out for in Escomb
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.
Common reasons people in Escomb contact us are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Escomb. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About Escomb
Escomb is about 1 mile north-west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. From the centre of Escomb to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 329 places across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
All of DL14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Bede Close, Saxon Green and Dunelm Chare or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Escomb: Woodside (1 mile west), Etherley Grange (1 mile south-west), Etherley Dene (1 mile south), Witton Park (1 mile west) and High Grange (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles north-east), Consett (14 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (6 miles south-east), Spennymoor (5 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (14 miles north) and Stanley (14 miles north).
What’s near Escomb
We visit homes around St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy, Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College and Escomb Church. You will also find Escomb Primary School (0.5 miles south-west), Auckland Castle Park (1.7 miles east) and The Masons Arms (0.8 miles south). Escomb’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Auckland Castle (1.5 miles east) and No. 42 (1.3 miles east).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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Escomb: your questions answered
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you cover the entire of County Durham?
Everywhere in the UK, Escomb included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
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.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Acrylic baths
Should you replace it?
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 non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Escomb
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
