Hertfordshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in How Wood, Hertfordshire
Non-slip bath coating across How Wood and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Non-slip bath coating in How Wood, done in place
It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can normally put it right.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- How Wood (AL2)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- 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, typically overnight.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t 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.
What we work on
- Shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Enamelled baths
- Resurfaced baths
Common problems we fix in How Wood
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Worn-out textured areas
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How Wood: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you cover the whole of Hertfordshire?
All of Hertfordshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Our work in How Wood
How Wood is about 2 miles south-west of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of How Wood to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 381 places in Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
All of AL2 is covered. That includes homes on Ringway Road, Alder Close and How Wood and the roads around them. We also cover the places around How Wood: Park Street (1 mile north-east), Chiswell Green (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile east), Bricket Wood (1 mile south-west) and Colney Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Around How Wood
Our clients here include homes close to The Falcon pub, How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Marlborough Science Academy. How Wood has its own railway station: How Wood station. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (4.6 miles south) and Hypocaust Museum (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.
What non-slip bath coating costs
There’s no charge for travel to How Wood. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in How Wood
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list.
Places near How Wood
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Landlords, agents and businesses in How Wood
For anyone letting property in or around How Wood, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
