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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Old Town, Greater London
Non-slip bath coating in Old Town without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Non-slip bath coating in Old Town, done in place
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. We are often asked to fix worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, across acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Town
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Old Town: your questions answered
Do you come to Old Town?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Old Town for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Are there extra charges for Old Town?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. 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. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Town
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page.
Also near Old Town
More services for Old Town
Common problems we fix in Old Town
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Our work in Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR0, we carry out the work at your property. Old Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Our visits in CR0, CR9 and CR90 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Old Town include Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Town
We visit homes around St Andrew's CofE School, Rutherford School and The Minster Nursery and Infant School. You will also find The Gun Tavern (under half a mile north-east), Duppas Hill (within half a mile south-west) and Croydon Minster (within half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Old Town itself: West Croydon station. Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Town include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
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