Cumbria · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in How, Cumbria
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in How and across Cumbria. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Why repair rather than replace?
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 non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in How
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list.
About our non-slip bath coating in How
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. 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 wet room floors (ask us), and the jobs we see most are worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- How (CA8)
- County
- Cumbria
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around How, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
About How
How is about 7 miles east of Carlisle, in Cumbria. We travel to clients in How, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. How is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. We work right across the region, from How to Newcastle upon Tyne (45 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the CA8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include How Street and How Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around How: Hayton (1 mile north-west), Fenton (1 mile south), Heads Nook (2 miles south-west), Castle Carrock (2 miles south-east) and Talkin (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Carlisle (7 miles west), Currock (7 miles west), Raffles (8 miles west), Botcherby (7 miles west), Morton (8 miles west) and Belle Vue (9 miles west).
Landmarks near How
Around How, we work in homes near Church of St Mary Magdalen, Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) and Hayton CofE Primary School and the streets around them. How’s nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) station, about 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Brampton War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and Hayton Castle Hill (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Talkin Tarn.
Towns and villages near How
What else we do in How
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- 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 before you book.
Materials we repair
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
What non-slip bath coating costs
We charge the same across the UK, including How. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you’re in How 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.
When to call us in How
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
How questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in How.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are there extra charges for How?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
