Hertfordshire · England
Non-slip bath & shower coating in Monkswood, Hertfordshire
Non-slip bath coating across Monkswood and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Worn-out textured areas
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Non-slip bath coating at your home in Monkswood
The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We regularly repair enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are worn-out textured areas and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Monkswood (AL8, AL6, AL7)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Landlord and trade work in Monkswood
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
- Enamelled baths
- Acrylic baths
Prices and what affects them
There’s no area surcharge for Monkswood. What changes the price is:
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole bath or shower tray
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Why repair rather than replace?
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 treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Monkswood
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
- Next we mask off the area.
- The clear textured coating is applied.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Common questions in Monkswood
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Monkswood.
How do I clean it?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will I see the coating?
Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
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. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Other services in Monkswood
About Monkswood
Monkswood is about 2 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of Monkswood to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Our visits in AL8, AL6 and AL7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Digswell Park Road, Ingles and Uplands or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Monkswood: Welwyn (1 mile north-west), Ayot Green (1 mile south-west), Ayot St Peter (2 miles west), Pottersheath (2 miles north) and Rableyheath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (14 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (6 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Around Monkswood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, Danesbury Park and The Parish Church of St John and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Monk's Walk School (less than half a mile west) and Hedgehog pub (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Monkswood is Welwyn North station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Howard Centre (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Monkswood includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
When to call us in Monkswood
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
