Sunderland · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sunniside, Sunderland

Non-slip bath coating across Sunniside and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Sunniside

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Sunniside

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can normally put it right, on wet room floors (ask us), resurfaced baths and shower trays alike.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Sunniside and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Sunniside (SR1, SR2, SR5)
Area hub
Sunderland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Sunderland and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

How we price non-slip bath coating

We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sunniside. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Get a free quote

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Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Sunniside

Do you work in Sunniside?

We do. Technicians travel to Sunniside from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you cover the whole of Sunderland?

Across the UK, and that includes Sunniside. Prices do not change with location.

What we’re called out for in Sunniside

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Clients normally contact us about:

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

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before you book

When we would advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Sunniside

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

Repairing versus replacing in Sunniside

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Sunniside clients choose us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our full price list.

Sunniside and the surrounding area

Sunniside is about 1 mile north-east of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Sunniside is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.

Every address in SR1, SR2 and SR5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Park Lane, Park Road and Press Lane. Sunniside sits on or near the A1018, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Bishopwearmouth (1 mile west), Hendon (1 mile south-east), Fulwell (1 mile north), Seaburn (2 miles north) and Seaburn Dene (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Washington (6 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (7 miles south-west), New Silksworth (3 miles south-west), Hylton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Pennywell (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Sunderland, Sunniside is somewhere we visit often.

Landmarks near Sunniside

Our customers here include homes close to Bethesda Free Church, Mowbray Park and Argyle House School, among other places. You will also find The Londonderry Public House (under half a mile west), Hudson Road Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (0.7 miles south-west). Sunniside has its own railway station: Sunderland station. Nearby you will also find Sunderland Maritime Heritage (within half a mile north-east) and Sunderland Eye Infirmary (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cleadon Hills and WWT Washington.

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