Herefordshire · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Whitecross, Herefordshire

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Whitecross. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Whitecross

The process

Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

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Non-slip bath coating in Whitecross without replacing anything

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We regularly repair acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Where
Whitecross (HR4, HR2)
Area hub
Herefordshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Covering Whitecross

Whitecross is about 1 mile west of Hereford, in Herefordshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 255 towns and villages across Herefordshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 46 miles away.

Here we cover the HR4 and HR2 postcode area. That includes homes on Tower Road, Yazor Road and Barrie Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitecross include Widemarsh (1 mile north-east), Hereford (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile south), Huntington (1 mile north-west) and Newton Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ross-on-Wye (12 miles south-east), Ledbury (13 miles east), Leominster (12 miles north), Merrivale (12 miles south-east), Bromyard (13 miles north-east) and Credenhill (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Herefordshire, Whitecross sees plenty of our work.

Landmarks near Whitecross

In Whitecross, that means homes near Robert Owen Academy, Lord Scudamore Primary Academy and Whitecross Hereford, among other places. Also close by are Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east) and Golden Lion pub (0.7 miles north-east). The closest station to Whitecross is Hereford station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Victoria Eye Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Waterworks Museum - Hereford (0.6 miles south). The countryside around Whitecross includes Dinedor Hill and Wyevale Wood.

Map of Whitecross © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Whitecross

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you work in Whitecross?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Whitecross from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs 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 pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why Whitecross clients choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs

See our prices page.

When to call us in Whitecross

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.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • 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

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the price covers travel

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Whitecross

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

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

What a repair cannot fix

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t 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

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

What affects the price in Whitecross

There is no area surcharge for Whitecross. What changes the price is:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Whitecross, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

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