Just like anything else, tennis courts do require some TLC and maintenance from time to time. Tennis court resurfacing and repairs can be carried out year round but there’s always an opportunistic time to do certain types of work. So when, how and what needs to be done with tennis court resurfacing? We’ll talk you through the process and when you’ll benefit the most from tennis court maintenance.
When Should You Consider Tennis Court Resurfacing?
A tennis court should be resurfaced typically every four to eight years, but maintenance and tennis court refurbishment can be essential in between. Depending on the surface or how well constructed the tennis court is will depend on when it needs to be resurfaced.
How many types of court are there? You may not know this but there’s more than just one type of tennis court. In fact there’s four types of tennis court surfaces that are used for different reasons depending on the requirements of your tennis court. From synthetic turf, polymeric rubber, porous macadam and simulated clay – we provide maintenance of both artificial and synthetic tennis court surfaces.
The US open is played on a hard court surface like porous macadam whilst Wimbledon is played on a grass court. This isn’t a surface that you will see a lot of, due to the constant maintenance to ensure the court is in the best condition to be played on.
There are some signs to look out for when deciding whether it’s the right time for tennis court resurfacing.
Synthetic Turf
- Reduced grip of surface
- Irregularities in tennis performance
- Deterioration of surface
Polymeric Rubber
- Irregularities in bounce
- Reduced performance in multi-sports
- General wear and tear/deterioration
Porous Macadam
- Irregularities in bounce
- Loose debris or stones from deterioration
- Undulations in the court markings
Simulated Clay
- Overuse or neglect of court usage
- Deterioration leading to poor drainage
- Reduced grip of surface
Winter months can be the perfect time for tennis court resurfacing due to the lack of activity on the court. Ensuring that as the weather gets warmer and people return to play, the court is ready for a busy season and is capable of being hard wearing and long lasting for more than just the summer.
How Do We Resurface Your Tennis Court?
Our team were the first to install short dense tennis carpets and have been at the forefront of tennis surface advancements ever since. We can advise and help with surfacing, resurfacing and maintenance for your tennis court based on budgets, performance levels and usage.
How much does tennis court resurfacing cost? Well it all depends on the surface, the amount of court maintenance and refurbishment. We’ll always assess exactly what is that you need.
We’ll only provide our clients with exactly what they need, often existing tennis courts can be resurfaced without the need for complete replacement of shock-pads or sub-base layers. Resurfacing entails removal and disposal of the old tennis court surface, rectification and preparation of underlying base, supply and installation of new synthetic shock absorbent layers and new surface.
Typically it can take anywhere from two to five days to resurface a tennis court, depending entirely on the requirements and needs of your court and project.
Now you know what needs to be done and how to maintain your tennis court, whether it’s for a tennis club, school, university or privately owned court. Don’t hesitate to get in touch, Autumn/Winter 2022 is already getting booked up fast. If you’re wanting as little disruption to the facility as possible, then over winter is the perfect time to resurface and get your tennis court in perfect playing condition again. Take a look at all our projects and case studies from previous tennis court resurfacing and maintenance and our other sports surfacing services.
