Hertfordshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in High Cross, Hertfordshire

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in High Cross and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in High Cross

How we handle non-slip bath coating in High Cross

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. Whether it’s safety for older or less mobile people and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can normally put it right, on resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and acrylic baths alike.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
High Cross (SG11)
Region
Hertfordshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Common problems we fix in High Cross

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.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What to look for in a quote

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

High Cross questions

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in High Cross?

Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you cover the entire of Hertfordshire?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

When we’d advise against a repair

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

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in High Cross

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

What non-slip bath coating costs

Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • How much damage there is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for High Cross. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

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

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in High Cross, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

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.

Repair or replace in High Cross?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Why book with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Same prices wherever you are

Take a look at our pricing.

High Cross and nearby

High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We travel to homes and businesses in High Cross and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. High Cross is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from High Cross to London (24 miles away).

Our visits in SG11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close. Other places close to High Cross include Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).

Near you in High Cross

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The White Horse Inn, Church of St John the Evangelist and Thundridge Church of England Primary School, among other places. High Cross’s nearest station is Ware station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are King's Meads.

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