Newcastle upon Tyne · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne

Non-slip bath coating for Westgate, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Westgate

About our non-slip bath coating in Westgate

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and worn-out textured areas, we can help, whatever the material.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Westgate (NE1, NE4, NE99)
Area hub
Newcastle upon Tyne
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a 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. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our prices page.

Westgate and nearby

Westgate is about 1 mile south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Customers in Westgate get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 63 places across Newcastle upon Tyne, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of NE1, NE4 and NE99 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Peel Lane, Pink Lane and Bath Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Westgate sits on or near the A186, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Quayside (1 mile east), Elswick (1 mile west), Spital Tongues (1 mile north), Jesmond (1 mile north-east) and Low Team (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Denton (3 miles north-west), Slatyford (3 miles north-west), Low Fell (3 miles south), Sheriff Hill (3 miles south-east), West Denton (4 miles north-west) and East Denton (3 miles west).

Around Westgate

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Castle Leazes, Bath Lane Congregational Church and North East Futures UTC. Nearby too are Our Lady and St Anne's RC Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Newcastle University Library (0.8 miles north-east), The Bodega pub (under half a mile south-west) and Newcastle Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Westgate itself: Newcastle station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Infirmary (0.7 miles north) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Addison and Hedgefield Woods and Bent Hill.

  • Local facilities include County Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne (less than half a mile east)
Map of Westgate © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

What non-slip bath coating costs

There is no area surcharge for Westgate. The price reflects:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The colour and finish to match

No two jobs are quite the same, 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.

Getting a price from photos

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • What it’s made of, if you know

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Questions from Westgate

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.

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

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

What information do you need?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

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

Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

What a repair can’t fix

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • 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 work on in Westgate

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

Common problems we fix in Westgate

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What preparation is included
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

How to compare quotes

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