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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Sydenham Hill, Greater London

Non-slip bath coating for Sydenham Hill, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Sydenham Hill

About our non-slip bath coating in Sydenham Hill

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. Common call-outs are for safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas, across enamelled baths, shower trays and wet room floors (ask us).

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Sydenham Hill (SE26, SE23, SE21)
County
Greater London
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Repair or replace in Sydenham Hill?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our full price list.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Sydenham Hill

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It usually takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

About Sydenham Hill

Sydenham Hill is about 1 mile east of West Norwood, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE26, a technician comes to you. Sydenham Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.

All of SE26, SE23 and SE21 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Grange Lane, Dallas Road and Lyall Avenue. Nearby, we also work in West Dulwich (1 mile west), Sydenham (1 mile south-east), Crystal Palace (1 mile south), Dulwich (1 mile north-west) and Gipsy Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).

What’s near Sydenham Hill

We visit homes around The Wood House, Long Meadow and Church of St Philip the Apostle and the streets around them. Nearby too are Kirkdale School (0.5 miles south-east), Sydenham School (under half a mile east) and Kelvin Grove Primary School (within half a mile east). Sydenham Hill’s nearest station is Sydenham Hill station, about 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find St Christopher's Hospice (0.9 miles south-east) and Streatham Hill (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.

Map of Sydenham Hill © OpenStreetMap contributors

Sydenham Hill questions

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Greater London.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

When we’d advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Sydenham Hill

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

What affects the price in Sydenham Hill

We charge the same across the UK, including Sydenham Hill. What changes the price is:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

No two jobs are quite the same, 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

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you are in Sydenham Hill and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Sydenham Hill?

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What your quote should include

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • When it can be used again

10 questions to ask before you book

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