Greater London · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Stepney, Greater London
Non-slip bath coating in Stepney without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
About our non-slip bath coating in Stepney
It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We work on acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and enamelled baths, and people most frequently call us about safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Stepney (E1, E2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Stepney?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stepney
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- We mask out the area to be treated.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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 Stepney
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Places near Stepney
Other services in Stepney
Covering Stepney
Stepney is about 2 miles south of Hackney, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Stepney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
All of E1 and E2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Beaumont Square, Rectory Square and Carlton Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Stepney on the A11 and B120, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include East End of London (1 mile south-west), Ratcliff (1 mile south), Bethnal Green (1 mile north-west), Whitechapel (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Stepney
We visit homes around Redlands Primary School, Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College. Other local landmarks include St Peter's Church (less than half a mile north), Stepney Jewish School (within half a mile south-east), Stepney Green Park (under half a mile south-east) and Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east). Stepney has its own railway station: Whitechapel station. A little further out are Young V&A (0.6 miles north) and The Royal London Hospital (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Stepney include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (under half a mile north-east)
Landlord and trade work in Stepney
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Greater London and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stepney use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Common questions in Stepney
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you need non-slip bath coating in Stepney?
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
Common reasons people in Stepney contact us include:
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
