County Durham · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in Gilesgate
Our repair technicians come to Gilesgate for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Gilesgate
It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays, and people most often call us about worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Gilesgate (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Gilesgate
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Covering Gilesgate
Gilesgate is about 1 mile east of Durham, in County Durham. Our technicians come to clients in Gilesgate and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Gilesgate is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Gilesgate to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 15 miles away).
We cover every part of the DH1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Green Lane and Oak Avenue. Gilesgate is on the A181 and A690, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Old Durham (1 mile south), Durham (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile east), Moor End (1 mile north-east) and Elvet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Gilesgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Durham Sixth Form Centre, Chorister School and Durham University Library and Collections. Also close by are The Dun Cow Public House (0.7 miles south-west), St Giles Church (less than half a mile south-west), Old Durham Gardens (0.7 miles south) and Durham Gilesgate Primary School (within half a mile north-east). Gilesgate’s nearest station is Durham station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kepier Hospital (less than half a mile west) and The Gates Shopping Centre (1 mile west).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Durham (1.2 miles west)
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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 will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Gilesgate
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
When to call us in Gilesgate
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Common questions in Gilesgate
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you cover Gilesgate?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Gilesgate from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will I see the coating?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Should you replace it?
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
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