Sunderland · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in New Herrington, Sunderland
Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in New Herrington and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Non-slip bath coating at your home in New Herrington
It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and enamelled baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- New Herrington (DH4)
- County
- Sunderland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
New Herrington: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Our work in New Herrington
New Herrington is about 2 miles north of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. Clients in New Herrington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. New Herrington is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland where we work. We work right across the region, from New Herrington to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles away).
We cover every part of DH4. That includes homes on Calamint Crescent, Yellowrattle Way and Conica Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside New Herrington, we cover Philadelphia (1 mile south-west), West Herrington (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile south), Shiney Row (1 mile west) and Penshaw (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sunderland (4 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north-west), Sunniside (5 miles north-east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles north-east) and Ford (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in New Herrington
We visit homes around St Oswald, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and Shiney Row Primary School, among other places. The closest station to New Herrington is Chester-Le-Street station, about 4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Galleries Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-west) and Lambton Castle (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near New Herrington include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Local facilities include East and Middle Herrington (1.6 miles east)
How we price non-slip bath coating
There’s no charge for travel to New Herrington. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- 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 before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Towns and villages near New Herrington
Also in New Herrington
When to call us in New Herrington
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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Should you replace it?
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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Herrington
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in New Herrington
For anyone letting property in or around New Herrington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
