Sunderland · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Low Moorsley

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Low Moorsley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Low Moorsley

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Low Moorsley

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Low Moorsley (DH5, DH6)
County
Sunderland
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we can’t put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not 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 will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Low Moorsley

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Most people contact us when they notice something like this:

  • 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

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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Advice

Prices and what affects them

We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many areas need work

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Low Moorsley. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • Details of any past repairs
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Low Moorsley, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Common questions in Low Moorsley

Do you come to Low Moorsley?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Low Moorsley from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DH5 postcode.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Landlord and trade work in Low Moorsley

For anyone letting property in or around Low Moorsley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why Low Moorsley customers choose us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No need to remove anything

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Low Moorsley and nearby

Low Moorsley is about 2 miles south of Hetton-le-Hole, in Sunderland. Wherever you are in the DH5 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Low Moorsley is one of 75 places in Sunderland where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.

All of DH5 and DH6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Low Moorsley include High Moorsley (1 mile north-west), Hetton le Hill (1 mile east), Elemore Vale (1 mile east), Easington Lane (1 mile north-east) and Lyons (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (7 miles north), Washington (7 miles north), Houghton-le-Spring (3 miles north), Sunniside (8 miles north-east), Fulwell (9 miles north) and Hendon (8 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Low Moorsley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Hetton School, Hetton School and The Wheatsheaf pub. The closest station to Low Moorsley is Durham station, roughly 4.8 miles west. A little further out are Dalton Park (3.8 miles east) and County Durham (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Low Moorsley include Warden Law.

Map of Low Moorsley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.

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