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

Our technicians come to Dalston for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • 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 in Dalston

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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Non-slip bath coating at your home in Dalston

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. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Dalston (E8, N1, N16)
Region
Greater London
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Questions from Dalston

What happens after I send photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Dalston?

We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your E8 postcode.

Do you work in Dalston?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Dalston from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

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

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Are there extra charges for Dalston?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

What do you need from me?

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Dalston

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

What your quote should include

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

Repair or replace in Dalston?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Dalston clients choose us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our full price list.

What non-slip bath coating costs

We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair 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

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Dalston and the surrounding area

Dalston is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Jobs in Dalston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover 764 places across Greater London.

Postcode districts we cover here: E8, N1 and N16. Jobs here include addresses on Glebe Road, Forest Road and Boleyn Road. Main roads around Dalston include the A107 and A1207, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Kingsland (1 mile west), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile west), Hackney Central (1 mile east), London Fields (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).

Around Dalston

Our clients here include homes close to Haggerston Park, The Petchey Academy and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Kingsland Secondary School (0.5 miles north), Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (under half a mile west) and The Duke Of Richmond Public House (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Dalston itself: Dalston Junction station. Nearby you will also find German Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.

  • Local facilities include Hackney (0.7 miles east)
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