Hertfordshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Uppend

Local non-slip bath coating for Uppend: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating for Uppend homes

When to call us in Uppend

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

Questions to ask before booking

  • How to care for the finish
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before booking

Non-slip bath coating in Uppend without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Typical jobs include bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, on shower trays, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us).

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Uppend (CM23)
County
Hertfordshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

FAQs for Uppend

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Do you cover the entire of Hertfordshire?

Everywhere in the UK, Uppend included. There is no extra charge for travel.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Uppend?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do you work in Uppend?

We do. We send a technician to Uppend for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What we cannot put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Uppend and nearby

Uppend is about 3 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.

Every address in CM23 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Uppend: Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Farnham (1 mile south), Manuden (1 mile east), The Willows (2 miles north-west) and Stocking Pelham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles south), Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west) and Baldock (15 miles west).

What’s near Uppend

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Farnham Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary the Virgin. Uppend’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 2.9 miles east. A little further out are Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.4 miles south) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.

Map of Uppend © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  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.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Advice

What non-slip bath coating costs

Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For a price in Uppend, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Why repair rather than replace?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • No need to remove anything
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our prices page.

Landlord and trade work in Uppend

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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