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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Gristhorpe, North Yorkshire

We travel to Gristhorpe for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • 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 in Gristhorpe

Non-slip bath coating in Gristhorpe, done in place

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. If you are dealing with worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Gristhorpe (YO14)
Area hub
North Yorkshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

What non-slip bath coating costs

You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material

If you are in Gristhorpe and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

What we do, step by step

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Gristhorpe

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

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

Comparing quotes

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before booking

Covering Gristhorpe

Gristhorpe is about 5 miles south-east of Scarborough, in North Yorkshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Gristhorpe, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 626 places in North Yorkshire. We work right across the region, from Gristhorpe to Leeds (about 57 miles away).

Our visits in YO14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Main Street, Lodge Gardens and Sixton Place. Neighbouring places we cover include Lebberston (1 mile north-west), Killerby (1 mile west), Muston (2 miles south), Cayton (2 miles north-west) and Osgodby (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Scarborough (5 miles north-west), Falsgrave (5 miles north-west), Northstead (6 miles north-west), Newby (7 miles north-west), Hunmanby (3 miles south) and Scalby (7 miles north-west).

Around Gristhorpe

Around Gristhorpe, we work in homes near Ebor Academy Filey, The Bull Inn and St Thomas, among other places. The closest station to Gristhorpe is Filey station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Scarborough Hospital (5.9 miles north-west) and Scarborough Fair Collection (1 mile north). Not far away are Oliver's Mount and Scarborough Mere.

Map of Gristhorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Gristhorpe

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

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How do I clean it?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Repairing versus replacing in Gristhorpe

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 treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our full price list.

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

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.

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