Cumbria · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Smardale, Cumbria
We travel to Smardale for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Non-slip bath coating in Smardale without replacing anything
It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you’re dealing with worn-out textured areas and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help, on resurfaced baths, shower trays and enamelled baths alike.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Where
- Smardale (CA17)
- County
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Smardale and the surrounding area
Smardale is about 17 miles north-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Our technicians come to clients in Smardale and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Smardale is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria where we work. Our jobs stretch from Smardale to Newcastle upon Tyne (47 miles away).
Our visits in CA17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Smardale, we cover Waitby (1 mile east), Crosby Garrett (1 mile north-west), Soulby (2 miles north), Kirkby Stephen (2 miles east) and Ravenstonedale (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-west), Sedbergh (11 miles south-west), Bongate (8 miles north-west) and Shap (12 miles west).
Around Smardale
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Church and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, among other places. The closest station to Smardale is Kirkby Stephen station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hartley settlement (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Smardale include Birkett Common.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Smardale use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we price non-slip bath coating
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- 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.
What we work on
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
Repair or replace in Smardale?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Smardale clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
See our full price list.
When to call us in Smardale
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CA17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Smardale questions
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you work in Smardale?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Smardale from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
