Northumberland · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating for Scots' Gap homes

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Scots' Gap and across Northumberland. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Scots' Gap

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Scots' Gap clients choose us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our pricing.

About our non-slip bath coating in Scots' Gap

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair shower trays, acrylic baths and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people contact us are safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Scots' Gap (NE61)
County
Northumberland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The type of damage
  • The material and finish

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Common problems we fix in Scots' Gap

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

What your quote should include

  • How the colour is matched
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • 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 booking.

Materials we repair

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

Scots' Gap and nearby

Scots' Gap is about 10 miles west of Morpeth, in Northumberland. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Scots' Gap is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland where we work. Our jobs stretch from Scots' Gap to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 18 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of NE61. That includes homes on Oakford and The Birches and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Kirkwhelpington (3 miles south-west), Capheaton (4 miles south), Netherwitton (4 miles north-east), Belsay (6 miles south-east) and Ingoe (7 miles south). Further out, we also cover Cramlington (15 miles south-east), Ashington (15 miles east), Morpeth (10 miles east), Bedlington (14 miles east), Prudhoe (15 miles south) and Ponteland (12 miles south-east).

What’s near Scots' Gap

Our customers here include homes close to Cambo First School and Holy Trinity Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Rothley Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Scots' Gap includes Sir Edward's Lake.

Map of Scots' Gap © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Open a window if you can

How to get a price

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.

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Common questions in Scots' Gap

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For anyone letting property in or around Scots' Gap, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.

Should I try a DIY kit 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, and the work is guaranteed.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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