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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Stakeford

Non-slip bath coating in Stakeford without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Stakeford

What we’re called out for in Stakeford

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.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

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

Before booking anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What preparation is included
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Stakeford

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Common call-outs are for a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, across acrylic baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Stakeford (NE62)
Region
Northumberland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Landlord and trade work in Stakeford

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stakeford as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Where we work around Stakeford

Stakeford is about 1 mile south-west of Ashington, in Northumberland. From the centre of Stakeford to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 189 towns and villages across Northumberland. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.

We cover every part of NE62 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Fairway, Riversdale Avenue and Glendale Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Bomarsund (1 mile south-east), West Sleekburn (1 mile east), Ashington (1 mile north-east), North Seaton (2 miles east) and Bedlington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Blyth (4 miles south-east), Cramlington (5 miles south), Morpeth (4 miles west), Newsham (5 miles south-east), Amble (12 miles north) and Ponteland (11 miles south-west).

Near you in Stakeford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ashington Academy, Cherry Tree pub and Holy Family, among other places. The closest station to Stakeford is Ashington station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wansbeck (0.6 miles north-east) and Cw Private Hospital (2.1 miles north-east).

Map of Stakeford © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Stakeford questions

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NE62 postcode.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Stakeford. Prices do not change with location.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How much damage there is
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match

Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send photos for a quote

You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Stakeford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Every job is a little different, 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 Stakeford clients choose us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our pricing.

When we would advise against a repair

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Stakeford

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