Gateshead · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Whickham, Gateshead
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Whickham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
About our non-slip bath coating in Whickham
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Our repair technicians work on shower trays, wet room floors (ask us) and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people get in touch are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Whickham (NE16, NE11)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can price the job.
Related advice
About Whickham
Whickham is about 4 miles west of Gateshead, in Gateshead. Whether you’re in the middle of Whickham or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 49 places in Gateshead.
Our repair technicians cover all of the NE16 and NE11 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on The Square, Market Lane and Kestrel Mews. Being close to the A1 and B6316, Whickham is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Whickham: Swalwell (1 mile north), Sunniside (1 mile south), Street Gate (1 mile south), Fellside (2 miles south-west) and Scotswood (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (4 miles east), Ryton (3 miles north-west), Felling (5 miles east), Crawcrook (4 miles west), Albany (6 miles south-east) and Rowlands Gill (3 miles south-west). Whickham is among the bigger towns we cover in Gateshead.
What’s near Whickham
In Whickham, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Whickham School and Front Street Community Primary School, among other places. Whickham’s nearest station is Metrocentre station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Blaydon Urban District (1.8 miles north-west) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Whickham?
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Other services in Whickham
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t 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’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repair or replace in Whickham?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whickham
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page.
FAQs for Whickham
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What non-slip bath coating costs
We charge the same across the UK, including Whickham. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Whickham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
