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

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

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Highbury homes

Non-slip bath coating in Highbury without replacing anything

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Our repair technicians work on shower trays, enamelled baths and resurfaced baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. 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
Highbury (N1, N16, N5)
Region
Greater London
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Highbury use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Honest limits

Some jobs aren’t 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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Our work in Highbury

Highbury is about 4 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether you are in the middle of Highbury or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.

We work across the N1, N16 and N5 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Prah Road, Dove Road and Lough Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A1199, Highbury is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Newington Green (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile east), Canonbury (1 mile south-east), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south-east) and Stoke Newington (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south-east).

Near you in Highbury

We visit homes around Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove. Also close by are Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (within half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). Highbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station. A little further out are King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.

  • Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Map of Highbury © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Highbury

Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your N1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Highbury customers choose us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  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. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Highbury?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • 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

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Highbury: your questions answered

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.

What areas do you cover?

The entire UK, including all of Greater London. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

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