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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Charlton, Greater London

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Charlton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Charlton

Non-slip bath coating in Charlton, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on wet room floors (ask us), enamelled baths and shower trays, and people most often call us about worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Charlton (SE7, SE18)
Area hub
Greater London
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Charlton questions

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

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

Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do you cover Charlton?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Charlton and the rest of Greater London. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Repairing versus replacing in Charlton

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Every job is a little different, 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.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • No need to remove anything
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Most jobs done in one visit

See our prices page.

Charlton and the surrounding area

Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Clients in Charlton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.

Here we cover the SE7 and SE18 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road. We also travel to New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).

Near you in Charlton

Around Charlton, we work in homes near St Catherine Labouré, Royal Greenwich Trust School and The Victoria pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Charlton Park (0.5 miles south-east), Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Charlton itself: Charlton station. A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Gilbert's Pit.

Map of Charlton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Charlton

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Charlton as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

What we are called out for in Charlton

Smooth surfaces are 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.

Most people contact us after spotting one of these:

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

Before you book anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Aftercare advice
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

Prices and what affects them

You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The type of damage
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Something in shot to show the size

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

The process

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, typically overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

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

Get a fixed quote

Advice

What a repair cannot fix

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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