Northumberland · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hexham, Northumberland
Non-slip bath coating in and around Hexham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Repair or replace in Hexham?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hexham
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page.
Non-slip bath coating in Hexham without replacing anything
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. We regularly repair resurfaced baths, acrylic baths and enamelled baths, and people most frequently call us about resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and safety for older or less mobile people.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Northumberland. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Hexham (NE46)
- County
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Hexham
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Hexham
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
Hexham and nearby
Hexham is about 13 miles north-west of Consett, in Northumberland. Anywhere in NE46, a technician comes to you. Hexham is one of 189 places in Northumberland where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 19 miles away.
Every address in NE46 is covered. That includes homes on Market Street, Station Road and Cuddy's Lane. With the A695 and A6079 close by, Hexham is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Hexham: Bridge End (1 mile north-east), Oakwood (2 miles north-east), Acomb (2 miles north), Low Gate (2 miles west) and Wall (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Prudhoe (10 miles east), Ponteland (15 miles east), Haltwhistle (14 miles west), Haydon Bridge (6 miles west), Wylam (11 miles east) and Stocksfield (8 miles east). Being one of Northumberland’s larger places, Hexham sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Hexham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary (Roman Catholic), St Joseph's R.C. Middle School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School. You will also find Beaumont Hotel (under half a mile north-east) and Hexham Middle School (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Hexham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Hexham Urban District (less than half a mile north-east) and Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol (under half a mile north-east).
Common questions in Hexham
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hexham as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
Getting ready 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
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Hexham
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re 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.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What non-slip bath coating costs
You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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