Hertfordshire · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Blackmore End homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Blackmore End, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
How we price non-slip bath coating
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Blackmore End
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can usually put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.
- Location
- Blackmore End (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Blackmore End
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list.
Blackmore End questions
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
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.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Covering Blackmore End
Blackmore End is about 2 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of Blackmore End to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Blackmore End is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Blackmore End to London (about 25 miles away).
Every address in AL4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Kimpton Road, Beech Way and The Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Blackmore End, we cover Porter's End (1 mile north-west), Mackerye End (1 mile south-west), The Folly (1 mile south), Lea Valley (1 mile south-west) and Bower Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Watford (13 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles south-west), Stevenage (7 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-east) and Hitchin (8 miles north).
Near you in Blackmore End
Around Blackmore End, we work in homes near Sir John Lawes School, Kimpton Primary School and St Peter, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harpenden station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans City Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blackmore End include Stocking Springs Wood.
Landlord and trade work in Blackmore End
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 to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Blackmore End as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
When to call us in Blackmore End
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to look after the finish
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 frequently lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled baths
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Acrylic baths
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What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, normally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Blackmore End, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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