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

Local non-slip bath coating for Eltham: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

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

Book non-slip bath coating in Eltham

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Eltham?

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.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Eltham

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Our repair technicians work on shower trays, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
Area hub
Greater London
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What a repair cannot fix

Some jobs are not 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 will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Eltham

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

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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Eltham: your questions answered

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

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

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What non-slip bath coating costs

There’s no charge for travel to Eltham. The price comes down to:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Eltham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

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. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Landlord and trade work in Eltham

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

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. There are no surprise 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.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our prices page.

Where we work around Eltham

Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. We travel to homes and businesses in Eltham and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Eltham to London (8 miles away).

We work across the SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 postcode area. That includes homes on Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court. Eltham sits on or near the A20 and B263, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Eltham

Our customers here include homes close to Church of Holy Trinity, The Greyhound Public House and Horn Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (less than half a mile north-east) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north). Eltham has its own railway station: Mottingham station. Nearby you’ll also find Eltham Community Hospital (under half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is The Tarn and Summer Hill.

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