Greater London · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Hanwell, Greater London
Our repair technicians come to Hanwell for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating in Hanwell without replacing anything
The coating is clear and textured, 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 resurfaced baths, shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Hanwell
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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Hanwell, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What affects the price in Hanwell
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
For most jobs, pictures 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.
Where we work around Hanwell
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Hanwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hanwell to London (10 miles away).
Our visits in W7, W13 and UB2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Hanwell on the A4001, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hanwell
In Hanwell, that means homes near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kings Arms and Drayton Manor High School, among other places. You will also find Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north), Church of St Mellitus (within half a mile east) and Drayton Green (0.6 miles north-east). There is a railway station in Hanwell itself: Hanwell station. A little further out are Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (within half a mile west). Not far away are Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
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What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Hanwell: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Greater London. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
Repairing versus replacing in Hanwell
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, 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 choose Surface Doctor in Hanwell
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
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