Sunderland · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Lumley Thicks, Sunderland
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Lumley Thicks, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
Questions from Lumley Thicks
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Lumley Thicks
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and enamelled baths, and people most often call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Lumley Thicks (DH4, DH3)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 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, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Common problems we fix in Lumley Thicks
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.
The things customers typically mention when they call are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
Repairing versus replacing in Lumley Thicks
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lumley Thicks
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing.
Covering Lumley Thicks
Lumley Thicks is about 2 miles east of Chester-le-Street, in Sunderland. Jobs in Lumley Thicks are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Lumley Thicks is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Lumley Thicks to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles away).
Jobs in DH4 and DH3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Forge Lane, Lumley New Road and Glamis Court. We also cover the places around Lumley Thicks: Castle Dene (1 mile west), Woodstone Village (1 mile east), Bournmoor (1 mile north-east), Great Lumley (1 mile south-west) and New Lambton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (6 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north), Sunniside (7 miles north-east), Fulwell (8 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles north-east) and Ford (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Lumley Thicks
We visit homes around Church of St Barnabas, Woodlea Primary School and Park View School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ankers House Museum (1.7 miles west) and Lambton Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Lumley Thicks includes WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chester-le-Street (1.9 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Lumley Thicks
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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What else we do in Lumley Thicks
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
