Hertfordshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Jockey End, Hertfordshire

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Jockey End, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

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

Need non-slip bath coating in Jockey End?

Non-slip bath coating in Jockey End, done in place

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, we can help, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and acrylic baths alike.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Area
Jockey End (HP2)
Region
Hertfordshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Where we work around Jockey End

Jockey End is about 4 miles north of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We travel to clients in Jockey End, so there is no workshop to go to. Jockey End is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Jockey End to London (about 28 miles away).

Every address in HP2 is covered. That includes homes on West Dene, Johnson Court and Gaddesden Row and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Ballingdon Bottom (1 mile north-west), Roe End (1 mile north-east), Markyate (2 miles north-east), Trowley Bottom (2 miles east) and Flamstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (4 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles east) and Harpenden (6 miles east).

Local landmarks in Jockey End

Our clients here include homes close to Gaddesden Row JMI School and the streets around them. Jockey End’s nearest station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Landpark Wood.

Map of Jockey End © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Jockey End?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but 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:

  • 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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether they match the colour on site

How to compare quotes

Repairing versus replacing in Jockey End

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Jockey End clients choose us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • No extra charge for your area
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • No need to remove anything

See our prices page.

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Jockey End

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Hertfordshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Jockey End, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

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How we price non-slip bath coating

We charge the same across the UK, including Jockey End. The price reflects:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • The material
  • Access to the area

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • What it’s made of, if you know

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

What we can’t put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. 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 before you book.

Materials we work on in Jockey End

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

Jockey End: your questions answered

Can I add another job to the visit?

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

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can pets and children be at home?

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

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Jockey End?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

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