Gateshead · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sunniside, Gateshead

Non-slip bath coating in Sunniside without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Sunniside

Non-slip bath coating in Sunniside, done in place

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet, across wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and shower trays.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Sunniside (NE16)
Area hub
Gateshead
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

FAQs for Sunniside

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Sunniside?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.

What do you need from me?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

Will you leave a mess?

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

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

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When to call us in Sunniside

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.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before you book anyone

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

Repair or replace in Sunniside?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Everything repaired in place

Read our prices page.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sunniside as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Our work in Sunniside

Sunniside is about 1 mile south of Whickham, in Gateshead. Wherever you are in the NE16 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead.

Jobs in NE16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Neill Drive, Prinn Place and Laburnum Grove or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Sunniside, we cover Street Gate (1 mile east), Marley Hill (1 mile south-west), Fellside (1 mile west), Whickham (1 mile north) and Causey (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gateshead (4 miles north-east), Blaydon (3 miles north-west), Ryton (4 miles north-west), Winlaton (3 miles north-west), Felling (5 miles east) and Crawcrook (5 miles north-west).

Near you in Sunniside

Our clients here include homes close to Whickham School, Whickham School and Clover Hill Community Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dunston station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dunston Hill Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Saltwell Park Museum (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Addison and Hedgefield Woods.

  • Local facilities include Blaydon Urban District (3 miles north-west)
Map of Sunniside © OpenStreetMap contributors

What non-slip bath coating costs

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • How many areas need work
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sunniside. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

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