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Non-slip bath & shower coating in North End, Greater London

Non-slip bath coating in North End without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for North End homes

Non-slip bath coating in North End without replacing anything

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. If you’re dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

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. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
North End (DA8, DA1, DA7)
Area hub
Greater London
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

About North End

North End is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.

We work across the DA8, DA1 and DA7 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane, and we cover them all. We also travel to Slade Green (1 mile east), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).

Around North End

We visit homes around Railway Tavern, Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy and St. Augustine's Church, among other places. Also close by are St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north) and Braeburn Park (1.8 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in North End itself: Slade Green station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Erith and District Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around North End includes Wansunt Pit.

  • Local facilities include Colyers (0.9 miles west)
Map of North End © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We 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

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

Materials we repair

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

When to call us in North End

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

The things clients normally mention when they call are:

  • 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

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in North End, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

How we price non-slip bath coating

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.

Quotes from your pictures

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  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 remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in North End, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in North End

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why North End customers choose us

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

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

North End questions

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, North End included. There is no extra charge for travel.

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