Sunderland · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Non-slip bath coating across Houghton-le-Spring and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Houghton-le-Spring
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Houghton-le-Spring (DH4, DH5)
- County
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Houghton-le-Spring?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but 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 picture:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
For a price in Houghton-le-Spring, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houghton-le-Spring as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Should you replace it?
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 coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Houghton-le-Spring clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page.
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About Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is about 4 miles south-east of Washington, in Sunderland. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 75 places across Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
All of DH4 and DH5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Station Road, Stevenson Street and Thackeray Street and the roads around them. Houghton-le-Spring is on the A182 and A690, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Houghton-le-Spring include High Dubmire (1 mile west), Chilton Moor (1 mile west), Newbottle (1 mile north), Fence Houses (1 mile west) and East Rainton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (5 miles north-east), Washington (4 miles north-west), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (7 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (5 miles north-east). Houghton-le-Spring is one of the larger places we cover in Sunderland.
What’s near Houghton-le-Spring
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kepier School, The Old Mill Public House and Bernard Gilpin Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park (under half a mile east) and St Michael and All Angels Church (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 4.2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chester Le Street Hospital (4.1 miles west) and East and Middle Herrington (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Prices and what affects them
There is no charge for travel to Houghton-le-Spring. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Houghton-le-Spring get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
FAQs for Houghton-le-Spring
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you cover Houghton-le-Spring?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Houghton-le-Spring from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
