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School Playground Groundworks

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Building a solid foundation is a vital part of any play area construction project with the school playground groundworks being a key part, as well as facilitating good drainage for the surface. We can provide various different specifications for wetpour surfacing groundworks which suit each individual project and provide the best final result.

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Macadam Sub Base

We typically install wetpour rubber surfacing onto a macadam sub base. This provides the most stable school playground groundworks as well as being porous. Having a permeable sub-base for a play area is advised because it allows water to soak through it instead of puddling on top of the surface and making the area slippery.

This helps to prevent children getting injured and ensures the recreational facility may be used in all weather conditions. Our specialist installers can lay a smooth and strong sub-base for your play area. This provides an ideal foundation for the chosen surfacing and will last a long time.

If you would like information regarding the installation of a macadam sub base prior to the works beginning, please speak to us using the contact form provided. We will respond with details on the preparation works needed and the costs involved. We also offer tarmacadam surfacing construction as a finished surface for play areas and sports courts.

A number of factors need to be considered during school playground groundworks and construction planning, most recreational safety surfaces require a well-draining sub-base and it is, therefore, key to determine how and what your specific site requirements are. Wet-pour safety surfacing is a porous system and should be laid on either an existing or newly constructed free draining sub base.

We carry out groundworks if necessary, so please make sure to get in touch with us for details on costs. We will also be pleased to offer you information regarding the sub base specification we require in the event you wish to get the groundworks done separately.

Preparation Work Costs

The preparation work costs can vary depending on a number of different factors. Obviously, one big factor that can affect the price is the area size. If you have a bigger area then the price of groundwork prep will cost more than the price for a smaller area. However, you may find that the price per metre is considerably lower for larger areas. This is due to the economies of scale as we have to factor in the price for travel and accommodation.

Another thing that can have an effect upon the preparation work costs is the existing condition of the surface. Obviously, if we have the excavate the existing surface as well, the costs will be more expensive. This is why we ask to see photos of the area before quoting so we can give a more accurate price.

Our team aim to offer you the very best value for money. We’ll try to make the whole installation as cost-effective as low as possible. Since we only make use of premium materials, you may find that there are cheaper contractors out there; however, you will need to make certain that they offer quality installations.

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Playground Construction Groundworks

We have various playground construction groundworks specifications for wetpour playground surfaces to fit most budgets. We can supply the full works including laying foundations, kids’ playground fencing, supply of equipment and installing the safety surfacing. The various groundworks specifications range from a well-compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base with timber edges to an open textured porous binder course of macadam with Pre Cast Concrete (PCC) edges, which would be our preferred sub-base where budgets permit.

We undertake a number of playground construction groundworks to meet up with your individual needs and requirements. It all depends the surface you would like and what works best with your project. As we are experts within the industry, you can be sure you will be getting the perfect sub-base and play area system.

SBR Shockpad Base Course

Once the school playground groundworks are in place, we can lay out the wetpour surfacing. We’ll do this in your chosen design, colours and specification. The first part of the process is to install the SBR shockpad base course which is the part of the wetpour system that absorbs impact and gives the surface its safety qualities. We can install this shock absorbing base layer at varying depths depending upon the required safety qualities for any play equipment within the area.

Next we will lay out the EPDM wearing course to the correct area. This is available in either plain black or in a range of bright colour options. We could also include preformed wetpour graphics within surface to give your playground a bespoke look.

Our experienced team can create a unique design and specification for your playground construction groundworks. We’ll do our best to meet your budget requirements where possible. We understand that every project is different so we work with you to help make a school playground facility which is ideal for the children using it. There are so many advantages to children playing outside and we aim to make great facilities where they can enjoy this. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your groundworks or playground construction requirements.

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You can find out more information regarding school playground groundworks if necessary by getting in touch with our team. Simply fill in our contact form and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity. We would be happy to provide details of our product range as well as our previous work.

MUGA Pitch Maintenance

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

It’s important to have regular MUGA pitch maintenance carried out for your outdoor facility to make sure it’s kept safe for use and that it has the best performance qualities. We offer services to clean, maintain, repair and paint each of the different multi use games area surface types including artificial grass, macadam and polymeric rubber. Having a regular schedule in place for MUGA pitch maintenance will prevent contamination on the surface and ensure that it has efficient drainage qualities all year round.

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Multi Use Games Area Cleaning

For hard court surfaces like macadam sports flooring and polymeric rubber, we do the multi use games area cleaning process in a slightly different way. Because of specification of these surfaces, we can clean them using a brush and pressure washer. You should brush the court area on a regular basis to remove dirt, leaves and other debris from the flooring. This should prevent it from sticking in the pores of macadam or polymeric surfacing.

These two MUGA surface types are porous so water drains through easily. However if dirt and litter are left to fall into the small gaps they can block up the permeable layers. When this happens it can cause flooding on the court. A jet wash is the perfect tool to blast away dirt and contaminants which have become stuck to the flooring. This should then be able to bring back the original appearance and playing qualities.

Multi-use games area cleaning is a vital part of maintaining sports courts to ensure the facility does not become contaminated by moss and algae. If you have any questions regarding the cleaning process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For a synthetic turf sports pitch, the type of proactive maintenance we may carry out will include drag brushing, deep cleaning and applying chemical treatments to prevent the growth of contaminants like moss and algae. If the synthetic turf carpet has already become damaged or contaminated, we can tackle the problem using reactive maintenance like repairs to synthetic pitch seams and rejuvenation of sand-infill.

The rejuvenation process is often done for waterlogged pitches and involves lifting out the dirty layer of sand infill and replacing it with a new clean application of sand. This improves the performance qualities and drainage of the surface as well as enhancing the appearance of your facility.

Benefits of Multi Use Games Areas

These facilities are commonly found at schools, colleges and sports clubs as they cater for a diverse range of sports. Here are some of the key benefits of having a MUGA:

Suitable to use for a range of sports and activities
Versatile designs including hard court and artificial grass
Makes the most of your existing outdoor space
No need to install multiple facilities for different sports
Less maintenance required as you are only looking after one area
School children can enjoy doing a number of activities

These are a few of the reasons why people choose to have the multi-use sports facilities.

Replacing Dirty Sand Infill

This video shows a maintenance visit we carried out to a sand filled synthetic turf MUGA in Wigan. The artificial turf fibres and sand-infill had become contaminated by dirt and moss stuck within the carpet. We removed the dirty sand infill and replaced it with a clean layer. This process gets rid of contamination to bring back the playing qualities.

Replacing dirty sand-infill is necessary to ensure the facility does not become contaminated and begin to flood. As well as cleaning, other MUGA pitch maintenance works can be done for macadam and polymeric courts such as damage repairs and reapplication of anti slip paint and line markings. The specialist sports paint we use includes an aggregate of sand and aluminium oxide to create the perfect slip resistance. You can choose from a range of bright colours for the main surface of the court. We’ll also add line markings for different sports and activities in contrasting colour designs.

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MUGA Pitch Rejuvenation

We offer MUGA pitch rejuvenation in the event your synthetic pitch has become waterlogged or flooded due to contamination on the surface. Overtime dirt and debris can clog up the pores of the surfacing which can reduce the porosity of the facility. This can then make the water remain on the surface and cause further problems. The rejuvenation process involves extracting dirty sand-infill and replacing it with clean infill. This will then be distributed around the area to restore the permeable qualities.

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If you have any questions on MUGA maintenance, make sure to get in touch. Additionally, you can speak to us regarding sport planning or find out more about it by looking at Sport England.

Please contact us if your sports facility needs some attention with regards to multi-use games area cleaning, repairs or painting. We’ll send you over some more information regarding the services we carry out. You can use our contact form to get in touch with us straight away. Please remember to include an area size and location for the project when enquiring with us. This helps us to devise a suitable price quotation for the maintenance work.

MUGA Surfacing Repair

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

With any outdoor sports surface it’s important to regularly check and inspect the area for damage. Doing this ensures multi use games area repair and maintenance can be carried out as soon as possible. Once you locate the area with damage, we can provide a reactive solution to fix it.

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Repairing MUGA Surfaces

The type of MUGA surfacing repair needed will depend on the condition of the court as well as the specification and surface type:

Macadam – For a hard tarmac sports court, issues can include fretting and loss of anti slip properties which affect safety and performance. We may repair these problems by thoroughly cleaning the surface and then applying a court binder coating which creates excellent adhesion to bind loose stones to the surface and make it stronger. A new paint coating can then be applied to give the court non slip qualities which enhance playability and grip.
Polymeric Rubber – Repairs for this EPDM MUGA surface can include cutting out small damaged areas of the court and filling in the space with a new application of rubber granules. We also carry out thorough cleaning and apply new anti slip paint to improve the performance qualities of the surface.
Synthetic Grass – For artificial grass and Multisport synthetic surfaces, reactive maintenance can include seam repairs if the carpet has ripped, or sand and rubber infill rejuvenation to remove contaminants within the artificial fibres and prevent flooding to the facility. Different types of artificial grass can also be used as recreational leisure lawns in domestics gardens, nurseries and public parks, speak to us for more details on these products.

Please be sure to get in touch with us if you would like to discuss the costs of repairing MUGA surfaces at your facility. We offer you professional advice and help you get your sports court back to its top condition.

For MUGA facilities which are used heavily and frequently for a number of different sports, the surfacing can become worn out. This is especially true if correct proactive maintenance isn’t done to keep it in top condition. If your macadam, polymeric rubber or artificial grass sports flooring does become damaged, we may carry out reactive repairs to fix the issues and make the surface safe for use again.

We have years of experience when it comes to MUGA surfacing repair and we offer excellent services at low cost rates. If you would like more information on the repairs we are able to conduct, please get in touch now using the enquiry form provided.

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MUGA Court Repairs

We are specialist sport surface contractors specialising in carrying out MUGA court repairs to hard surfaces and artificial grass pitches. We work at schools, sport centres and domestic facilities which have sustained damage due to overuse or lack of correct maintenance. However, although these repairs can be done to fix damaged, it’s much more cost effective to carry out regular proactive maintenance to your sports surface to prevent any issues and ensure that the safety and playing qualities of your MUGA are of a high standard.

This type of maintenance will vary for each surface specification and the location of the facility, but the work often includes sweeping the area to remove debris, pressure washing to lift dirt away from the flooring, drag brushing to redistribute sand infill and applying chemical moss and algae treatments to stop contamination growth.

If you need MUGA surfacing repair for your outdoor surface, make sure to contact our team as soon as possible. You’ll need to stop the problems from getting worse and causing more safety issues for your facility. We can apply these services to various sports pitch specifications including synthetic turf and hard courts. You can fill in our contact form on this page and we’ll send you over some help and advice on the best multi use games area repair maintenance as well as a price to carry out the work.

Multi Use Games Area Resurfacing

In the event that the court has too much damage to undergo minor repairs, we can offer multi use games area resurfacing which will completely revitalise your facility. The resurfacing may consist of installing a new tarmac wearing course over the existing one after cleaning the surface and carrying out minor repairs or it could consist of ripping up the existing surface and laying down a new one.

We also complete upgrades which could involve replacing the sub base and putting down a brand new surface. As an example you could upgrade to multisport synthetic or 3G surfacing. Our experts can provide details on what would be best for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our experts if you’d like advice on which surface to have installed.

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How are Sports Courts Repaired?

When it comes to repairing sports courts, it completely depends on the type of surfacing you have. Obviously, the process of fixing a crack in a macadam court will not be the same as the process of rejuvenating a 3G pitch. We can repair the area using 2mm of emerald stone mixed with polyurethane binder and then painting over the court to hide the reparation work. It would also be beneficial to install a polyurethane binder coat across the entire court to strengthen the court, prevent fretting and help the paint stick better.

Sand filled and 3G pitches may need to be repaired in the event dirt and debris have gotten into the pores. It’s important to do this as it could affect the porous properties. This will require a rejuvenation, which basically involves extracting dirty infill and replacing it with new or cleaned infill.

MUGA Repair Cost

There is no fixed price when it comes to repairing a MUGA. You will have to think about a number of different options. The MUGA repair cost depends on a number of different factors. Some of these include the amount of damage that is present and what we need to do in order to fix the surface. Obviously repairing a small crack in the surface or applying a sports court binder coat will be less costly than a full resurface or upgrade.

The size of your facility will also alter the price – especially if you are having a full resurface. Generally larger areas will cost more since we’ll need more materials when fixing the facility. Our team aim to offer the best prices for MUGA surfacing repair. So you can be sure that you will get great value for money. Our professionals have been within the industry for a number of years and can offer you the very best services. Make sure to contact us now for more details.

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Our team can provide you with more information on MUGA surfacing repair if necessary. Please do not hesitate to contact us using the enquiry form provided. A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible with more details. We’ll also provide a free quotation to suit your budget.

MUGA Installation

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

We offer a huge range of different possibilities when conducting multi-use games area installation. A MUGA installation allows you to play a variety of different sports all on one surface. This is an ideal facility for schools that don’t have access to a large area of land. When having a multi use games area installed, we understand that it could be a stressful time. This is why we will talk you through the wide range of different designs and specifications that you can have. We want to ensure that our clients can receive a facility that meets not only their requirements but their budget.

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Specialist Sports Pitch Installation

There are a lot of specialist services concerning sports flooring surfaces which we will undertake throughout the country. We are able to carry out thorough construction of all new MUGAs, man-made turf areas, tennis courts and many similar surfaces. Our specialist contractors work with colleges, sports clubs, leisure spaces, and residential property. We aim to create multipurpose and high-quality recreation areas.

Unnatural pitches, tarmacadam sports flooring and EPDM material are amongst the recreation surface choices that our team often put in for assignments. Tarmac is known as a permeable surface choice. It’s made from stones mixed with hot tar which is applied onto the area leaving a hard court. Rubberised EPDM surfaces will usually put on to a macadam lower layer as a combination of EPDM granules and polyurethane glue.

All these court specifications are available in different designs based upon the client’s standards. Our installers may also use a layer of anti-slip paint on the rubber and tarmac surfacing types to improve playing qualities. The synthetic turf floor types we build vary from 3rd generation manufactured turf to sand filled turf and woven flooring surfaces. The third generation flooring style is an ideal choice for rugby and football. Sand filled turf is perfect for playing hockey as well as tennis. However, the needlepunch specification may be used for multi-purpose features.

Building a MUGA Pitch

We shall provide you with a personalised sport surface design pertaining to your recreational surface building which satisfies the different sports you wish to participate in. A dynamic stone foundation will often be established to begin with to be a robust platform with solid court surfaces. After this, a layer of tarmacadam will most likely be applied in the form of a foundation or as being the completed surface if this is the identified design. We’ll then apply the polymeric rubber surface while using the asphalt as a sturdy base for the polymeric surfacing.

With synthetic turf surfaces, the stone groundwork and tarmacadam can also be installed to start with to give the court surface a durable structure. Once we install the first layer is successful, we’ll then apply the synthetic turf and glue it down to the tarmacadam with specialist adhesive. We’ll then install silica sand or rubber granule infill onto the synthetic turf surface. It’s all depending upon the desired design of carpet for that certain area.

The solid surfacing types are popular in establishments like schools, leisure organisations and clubs in several areas. We supply an expert colour coating service for these surfaces which helps to further improve the safety features and playing characteristics. An installation of coloured non-slip coating can be dispersed on the sports surface, these can come in an assortment of design options to go well with every facility.

These particular professional colouring applications contribute further grip and traction on the sports surface. This also helps increase gameplay which will help prevent accidental injuries. We can apply expert sports lines onto the facility in a different colour choice. This helps to make sure they are precise and clear. These particular sport markings offer the facility distinct and easy to see markings for any sports you desire to play. If you have any questions about MUGA specifications, please complete the contact form.

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MUGA Surfacing Construction

When conducting MUGA surfacing construction, you have the freedom to choose the surfacing type of your facility. We provide a wide range of different surfaces that can help create the perfect facility for you.

Macadam – This surface type is an extremely durable product. This means that it may be used all year round with very little maintenance required for the tarmac to keep its performance characteristics. Macadam is a popular surface type for tennis, netball and basketball.
Artificial Grass – This product is great for facilities that will be playing a lot of hockey and football depending on the specification of artificial grass you require. 3G surfacing is a better choice for football but also makes playing rugby possible.
Polymeric Rubber – Similarly to the macadam, this surface type is highly durable and porous, allowing for a lot of extended use. We also offer an anti-slip paint coating for this facility that will help improve the overall performance and safety characteristics due to the added grip. This surface is perfect for sports such as tennis, football and basketball. This facility is arguably one of the most versatile for multi-use games area installation.

This video below shows a multi-use games area installation for a project in Cheshire. We completed the full construction including groundworks, sub base, surfacing and anti-slip paint application. The client chose a versatile macadam surface with acrylic non-slip paint in green with white and yellow line markings for different sports.

MUGA construction could be a daunting task to undertake. With our expert knowledge, we will make sure that all of our clients receive a facility that they are 100% happy with. Once your sports surface has been built, we can also offer services for maintenance and repairs to the MUGA later on in its lifetime if it becomes worn out or damaged. We believe that every school should have a safe and functional facility. We always try to make sure it fits within their budget that can improve the health of all their students.

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Please use our contact form to get in touch with us if you’d like any further information on MUGA installation and surfacing options. We are able to supply prices and quotes for the work to suit various budgets. We’ll also provide design specifications and case studies of our previous construction projects.

MUGA Contractors

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

We construct and install all purpose sports facilities all across the country as specialist multi use games area contractors. A lot of schools and leisure centres are now opting for artificially surfaced pitches as their primary sports surfaces. This is because of the wide range of benefits that synthetic flooring types can offer our clients.

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Multi Use Games Area Builders

Multi-use games area builders can be found all over the country; however, you have to be very careful when choosing who you would like to carry out the works. It’s vital to make sure that the company has the necessary certifications and accreditations to carry out this work to a high standard. When having a multi-use games area installed there are a huge number of different variants that you can choose from the help keep costs down, and to help make the perfect facility.

For example, the biggest factor on price will be the area size, however, if you choose a different sports pitch specification that can minimise costs, you could opt for a bigger facility. As professional multi-use games area contractors, we also offer extras for your sports court. These include floodlighting and rebound fencing, each of these can come in various different designs and specifications.

Many schools don’t have the money or space to build activity surfaces that can individually offer perfect characteristics for specific sports, which is why we offer professional sports surface construction. These multi use games areas are perfect for schools that don’t have a huge budget. We understand that a lot of institutions want to teach their students a wide range of different sports. Multipurpose courts make it easy to do this as you can make more efficient use of the space you’ve got.

Our team can offer the best prices since we are professional MUGA contractors who have years of experience in the installation of MUGA facilities. If you would like more information on the costs to hire our MUGA contractors, please complete the enquiry form provided.

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Benefits of Multi Use Games Areas

These facilities are commonly found at schools, colleges and sports clubs as they cater for a diverse range of sports. Here are some of the key benefits of having a MUGA:

Suitable to use for a range of sports and activities
Versatile designs including hard court and artificial grass
Makes the most of your existing outdoor space
No need to install multiple facilities for different sports
Less maintenance is required as you are only looking after one area
School children can enjoy doing a number of activities

These are a few of the reasons why people choose to have multi-use sports facilities.

MUGA Court Installers

As well as being MUGA court installers; we can also provide a range of other services that can help you get the most out of your sports pitch. When having your multi use games area installed, we highly recommend that you take proactive maintenance costs into account when setting aside your budget.

Maintenance not only ensures that the performance and safety characteristics are as high as they possibly can be. It also ensures that your multi sport surfacing will survive for the longest possible time. As well as this we carry out reactive MUGA repairs however if your pre-existing facility has become damaged or worn down in some way.

If you are not sure whether your facility requires any maintenance or repairs we offer a surface testing scheme. This can help determine if the surfacing is in a bad condition and needs work. We can come to site and conduct these tests and have the solutions for you to remove damage and contaminations. This should hopefully then bring back the original playing qualities. Our MUGA court installers also have a tennis court painting service which helps change the design of your hard court flooring.

The paint comes in a range of colours, and each contains an anti-slip aggregate. This helps to improve the look of your facility as well as the performance and safety characteristics. Professional line markings are added in various colour options for each of the different sports you choose to play. These could be tennis, netball, basketball or numerous other activities, we can apply these line-markings to meet professional standards, for example, ITF guidelines for tennis.

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Multisport Facility Specialists

We can offer a number of services along with the installation of MUGA facilities. Our multisport facility specialists can offer installation services, maintenance, repairs and sports facility testing. As specialists in multisport surfacing, we can offer details on the different surface options available. We’ll also assist you to choose the best surface specification for your individual requirements.

Having a professional complete the installation of your MUGA facility is important to ensure you get good value for money. Our specialists only make use of professional equipment and materials meaning you can be sure that the project will be completed to a very high standard. We work with many schools throughout the UK and can also install school playground surfaces if you would be interested in this as well.

Below you can see a video of one of our recent projects. This shows our team converting an existing tarmac sports court into a multi-use facility. We did this by applying a layer of needlepunch activity surfacing on top of the existing macadam.

The final result was a versatile and high-quality sport surface which the school can now use for a range of activities. This specification is ideal for playing football and hockey, as well as netball and basketball too.

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Our specialist team can offer help and advice on the costs, specifications and designs for all of these services. We carry out work for schools, clubs and domestic courts throughout the UK. As experienced multi-use games area contractors, we will be able to create the perfect outdoor sports area. We aim to offer products that you can enjoy for a long time. To learn more about MUGA contractors make sure to get in touch using our contact form now.

Athletics Track Surfacing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

There are a number of athletics track surfacing types to choose from whether you’re installing a full sized 400m running facility or a smaller area like a long jump runway or high jump fan. Each of the surface types that we install can come in a number of colours with designs and line markings for each individual event.

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Athletic Track Surface Types

The two main athletic track surface types that we specialise in are:

EPDM Polymeric Rubber – This surface is made up of rubber granules that are mixed in with a binder and then spread out on top of a macadam sub base. The rubber comes in a range of colours and can have line markings spray painted on for each different athletics event. Many high schools, colleges and clubs have the polymeric specification installed because it offers a more professional quality of surfacing for sprint tracks and long jump runways.
Needlepunch Synthetic Carpet – This is an artificial turf product which is fibre bonded with a tight yarn and has a layer of sand installed within the pile for stability. Because it gives a softer and more impact absorbing texture, the needlepunch grass is often chosen by primary schools for recreational sport facilities. This carpet can also come in a range of bright colours. Many organisations opt to have rainbow and striped designs installed.

Both of these athletics flooring types can be constructed to various specifications and area sizes so you can fully customise your facility and ensure it meets the needs of those who will be using it, whether it’s for recreational use of professional training and competitive events. Contact us today using the quick enquiry form and we’ll be able to give you some professional advice. We’ll also provide product sheets and a price quote for the work

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We can speak to our clients regarding the surfacing types available and find out about their spending budget to check whether they can afford a particular surface of not. If you would like to get in touch with our specialists for advice regarding the best flooring type to have installed, please complete the contact box on this page and we will reply as soon as possible.

Running Tracks Surfaces

A lot of schools and clubs throughout the UK choose to have sports track surfaces installed because of the wide array of designs and uses they can have. The polymeric athletics surfacing can come in either a structural spray design or a sandwich system. The one you choose will depend on your budget and the use that the facility is going to get.

We can install both of these specifications onto a macadam sub base. They provide great performance qualities for a range of different events. Some of the most popular include sprints, long-distance races and hurdles. The needlepunch synthetic turf design is a popular choice for running lane surfaces and long jump facilities in primary schools and recreational sports tracks. As a durable and versatile specification, needlepunch is also used for multi-use games areas in schools throughout the UK.

If you need any more information on athletics facility surfacing or you’re interested in having a new running track installed, please feel free to get in touch with us through our contact form. One of our team members will get back to you with some designs options. We’ll also be able to provide a quote for the work. Make sure you include area size, project location, and an idea of work you’d like us to carry out.

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Athletics Surface Options

There are two main athletics surface options: needlepunch and polymeric. Our teams often install these in educational facilities, clubs and leisure centres. Polymeric rubber along with needlepunch fibre bonded surfacing is often fitted for areas including running tracks, long jump, triple jump facilities and even high jumps.

These kinds of surfacing variations could be line marked that allows for multi-use games to be completed. Polymeric rubber surfaces are ideal for specialist sporting clubs and for competitive events. To create the Type 3 polymeric MUGA surfacing, EPDM rubber granules will be combined with the binder and then placed on the tarmac sub base.

Our team will fit each specification easily when using polymeric rubber surfacing. We can install it in a selection of diverse levels, sizes and shapes. For high jump runways, we’ll usually position a semi-circle shape in this surfacing. This kind of structure is perfect for completing your run-up.

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Multi-sport artificial turf is a fibre bonded carpet surface, and that is long-lasting and hard-wearing. We often install the needlepunch in a wide variety of varied designs and colours. The fibres in the needlepunch will stay upright with the installation of sand infill; which enables you to boost the playing characteristics for the surfacing.

Athletics Facility Surfacing

Needlepunch provides a smoother landing for long jumps and triple jumps. This means it is a lot safer for children to use it in school. It is essential to have specialists install the athletics runway. This will make certain that the runway complies with the necessary requirements. If you have a polymeric rubber surface, we supply removable take off boards. We also include triple jump sand pit rubber edges to help enhance safety. The landing pit of your facility should contain specialist silica sand. It also needs to have a suitable perimeter edging material. Your long jump and triple jump runways will need minor servicing once built.

To maintain the athletics facility surfacing and keep it in good condition, you will need to carry out regular cleaning. This should be done if any dirt or grime appears. Cleaning this surface will stop contaminants from appearing and causing problems. It is possible to install landing area covers, this will help to keep your sand clean when not in use. An athletic track maintenance approach is really important in order to avoid any problems of contaminants occurring which may contribute to safety risks.

Our professionals can provide an entire upkeep and cleaning service. The dimensions of your surface, location and work required are all issues that could impact the price of maintenance. We recommend an upkeep service program in order to keep the surface in top condition. This can also help to lengthen the lifespan of the surface facility.

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If you would like to find out more about athletics track surfacing, please contact our team today using the enquiry form provided. As soon as we receive the enquiry we will get back to you with answers to all of your questions.

Athletics Track Maintenance

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

With any type of sport surface, it is necessary to carry out regular cleaning and be proactive with a maintenance plan. Athletics track maintenance is vital and cleaning should be done regularly as this will keep the facility in the best possible condition and also ensure that it’s a safe surface for those who use it.

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Maintaining Athletic Facilities

The proactive athletics tracks maintenance techniques include sweeping, brushing, removing dirt, leaves and litter. You can also apply chemical treatments to prevent contamination. Applying chemical treatments, as part of a regular plan can remove moss and algae and also stop the growth upon the surface. This can make the flooring less likely to need reactive work and cut down the athletics surface maintenance costs.

If you want to keep your facility’s sports track within the best condition and want to prevent the need for renovations, then you need to keep on top of cleaning and stick to the plan. For help and advice on cleaning your facility, send us your details through our quick contact form. Our team have plenty of experience in dealing with a range of maintenance works. We would be happy to offer you an idea of costs for cleaning or repairs to your running track.

We provide a number of repairs and maintenance works for athletic facilities. This includes long jumps, running tracks and high jump areas. If you’d like to speak to one of our team members regarding the process of maintaining athletic facilities, please contact us now using the enquiry form.

There are two types of procedures: proactive and reactive maintenance. Proactive work is done to prevent damage and reactive methods are carried out when the damage has happened and this normally includes repairing surfaces. The servicing required will depend upon the type of athletics surface you have and its condition with regards to any damage or problems.

We may offer details on what you can do to maintain the surfacing and how you can carry out upkeep servicing works. We will give you information on how to extend the life of the facility, so please do not hesitate to contact us now.

Once long jump runways and other athletic facilities are built, low maintenance is required. To help keep the flooring in great condition, if any dirt appears you must remove it to prevent contamination. Sand pit covers have a plastic sheet and metal rods at the edges to keep it in place – this helps to keep the sand clean. To ensure the runway is safe, you should have a regular cleaning schedule. This is important so that users, particularly young children, are safe when using the area.

The whole cleaning service which we offer can also help to help keep your facility appearing brand-new. The dimensions of your surface, location and amount of work needed can all affect the price for these services. We encourage an upkeep schedule in order to keep the facility in the best possible condition. This also helps to lengthen the lifetime of the surfacing. If you have a run up facility with a sand pit, you can use a long jump sand pit rake to keep this area clean and free from dirt.

We are experts when it comes to maintaining athletics runways and we offer great prices for the maintenance services. Our team can provide expert advice on how to care for the runway. We’ll also offer details on what you should do in the event of any damages. If you’d like more information regarding the maintenance and repairs we complete, do not hesitate to contact us now.

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Running Tracks Cleaning

Cleaning of running tracks involves a range of methods and procedures and it varies on the different sizes and dimensions of your facility. We can complete running tracks cleaning at affordable prices to a top standard. Athletics surfaces can sustain damage when they have a lot of use and don’t get regular maintenance. This can lead to the surfacing needing repairs to restore the original qualities.

If you want to avoid having to carry out reactive work, such as resurfacing, retexturing, rejuvenations or applying new line markings, then you should make sure you regularly clean the surface. We also complete repairs for other sports surfaces, click here – http://softsurfaces.co.uk/sports-facility-maintenance/ to find out about cleaning and repairs we could do for multi use games areas, tennis courts, football pitches and more.

Below you can see one of our athletics track maintenance projects where we repaired a facility which had become damaged. This was a polymeric rubber surface which required repairs and respraying of the textured finish.

Athletics Maintenance Company

We are a professional athletics maintenance company who can offer great value for money. If you do have a sports surface which is in desperate need of repairing or fixing, don’t worry. We provide a number of repair services but you should do this as quickly as you can to prevent further damage.

It is necessary to have professionals carry out running track services, this is because they will have experience and a range of knowledge with regards to exactly what type of service needs to be carried out. The surfaces should be IAAF approved, as this will provide high quality surfaces for clubs to use for training and for competitive use.

Professional companies and contractors can advise and offer care on the sport facilities which need them. If a running surface becomes worn out due to the amount of heavy use it can be unsafe to use. This is because it could have rips and tears within the track which could make athletes trip. This is a clear hazard which can arise from having a damaged or dirty running track facility so it’s important to fix any problems with track maintenance as soon as possible and keep on top of your plan throughout the year.

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We are experts within the construction and upkeep of various sporting facilities and our team have worked on many projects. These services can be offered for schools, sports clubs, leisure centres and many other facilities, and we will put together a bespoke quote for you. The prices will depend on what you require for the project but we will do our best to stick to your budget.

If you need any advice on athletics track maintenance or repairs, please send us over your details through our contact from. Then we’ll be able to assist you with your enquiry. Our professional staff can offer advice and price estimates for cleaning and maintaining your running track surface. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Long Jump Runway

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Over the last few years, athletic sports and events have gained popularity due to Great Britain’s success at the London 2012 Olympic Games. As a result, there has never been a better time to consider an upgrade or new construction of athletics facilities, such as long jump runways, to help promote new athletes into sport. The construction of any of these needs to be carried out by a specialist contractor. This is to make sure the levels, drainage and safety are all to meet accreditations.

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Long Jump Runway Construction

The construction of athletic jumping pit, triple jump run up and high jumping runway includes an engineered subbase with either a polymeric rubber surface, which can have removable take-off boards built-in or an artificial carpet for the runway. The landing sand pit needs and infill of round silica sand within a retaining edge.

Jumping track facilities in primary schools often have the Multisport synthetic specification. This provides a softer area for recreational use in lessons and after-school clubs. This colourful surface type can also be installed as playground activity surfacing which is used with a number of games for children of all ages.

The benefits of the long/triple runways, javelin surfaces and high jump fans are that they are pretty much maintenance-free and they can be designed to any dimensions and sizes to meets budgets, funding, price, quote, costs and site restraints.

The best way to contact us with regards to an enquiry for long jump runway construction is to fill in our quick form with your details and an idea of the work you need us to complete. We will get back to you as soon as possible with some advice on a quote and design for your project.

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Long jump runways, triple run ups, javelin surfaces and high jump fans are popular with schools, leisure centres and colleges. We can renovate, upgrade and replace existing athletic runways or offer full new construction of running tracks, including landing sand pits, triple jump pathways, Multisport synthetic carpets and polymeric surfaces.

Synthetic Long Jump Pit

There are 4 main types of surfacing for synthetic long jump pit runways facilities that contractors, suppliers and consultants specify:

Multisport Synthetic Turf Carpet – This is a fibre bonded needlepunch artificial grass specification which is infilled with sand and provides a durable, soft surface for schools and recreational facilities.
Olympic Track Polymeric Sports Surfaces System – A full EPDM rubber crumb surfacing system to a depth of 13mm which is installed in multiple layers.
Sandwich Polymeric Sports Surfaces System – It’s a 2 layer surface system constructed with an SBR base course and EPDM wearing course to a depth of 13mm (10mm + 3mm).
Spray Coat Polymeric Sports Surfaces System – It’s a textured sprayed surface EPDM textured finish onto an SBR base course to a depth of 15mm (12mm + 3mm).

These specifications can be used for a range of facilities in schools and up to IAAF standard long jump events. It’s important to think about your budget and how you will use the facility so you can choose the right design for your project.

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Our athletics and long jumping facility services can include the following:

Design and construction of long triple jump run up with specialist sand pit
Repairs to existing running tracks and other track and field facilities
Installation of throwing circles for discus, hammer and shot putt
Cleaning and maintenance to jumping tracks and sand pits
Top up of silica sand for landing pit areas

Requirements for Funding

The requirements for funding you need to meet include:

Improving health and fitness.
Improving and bringing a community together.
Offering better chances in life.
Improving the environment.

Installing a Jumping Track

Last year we completed an installation for a brand new athletics runway and sand pit in Berkshire. The client chose to have the Multisport artificial surface type installed in bright red to give an eye-catching look and durable finish to the run-up track.

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Our installers carried out the full works including stone sub base and edgings, laying the artificial carpet and install the sand landing pit at the end of the runway. Take a look at the video below to see the complete process for this sports runway installation:

If you have got any more questions regarding the process of installing a jumping track, make certain to get in touch with our team now using the enquiry form provided. An expert will reply as quickly as possible with all the information you need.

Specialist Long Jump Installers

Specialist long jump installers should carry out the surfacing installation task. To build a long jump, you will first need to do the groundworks. The preparation works are very important and if not done in the right way, it may cause surface problems. It’s important to excavate the current surface and then take it to the appropriate level. We ensure the sub-base floor is flat and compact, this will make the substrata solid.

Next, we install PCC solid tips for the border along with a geotextile membrane layer. We also offer the option of rubber sand pit edges if you’d prefer this. We use geotextile membranes within the sub-base to avoid weeds growing. We’ll then apply a natural stone sub-base to make a solid and also porous level.

Finally, we’ll apply a tarmacadam covering as a base if necessary, this will make the surface flat, long-lasting as well as porous. If you need takeoff boards, we’ll include them in this process. The sand pits for long-jump surfaces are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate the customer’s requirements.

Both polymeric rubber and needlepunch can be used for long jumps. The two kinds of surfaces are permeable, which means they won’t flood or water-log. We’ll roll out needlepunch surfacing similar to a carpet onto the sub-base and then connected using glue. The needlepunch fibres are woven with each other to create a sturdy floor for long jumps.

We’ll then spread a fine sand infill throughout the carpet to offer excellent playing characteristics. This sort of surfacing is popular for educational facilities. Competitive sports establishments generally have polymeric rubberised flooring installed. This is because experts use this form of track. The surfacing consists of rubber crumb and a specialist binder. We will roll this mixture out onto the surface.

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Maintaining Jumping Tracks

In order to keep the long jump runway in great condition, we recommend regular maintenance. We highly recommend having a cleaning schedule as you are being proactive with the maintenance. This helps to avoid deterioration and make sure that the facility remains safe.

You should perform routine maintenance depending on the surface that you have put down. The costs of maintaining athletics tracks can vary depending on the conditions but we are able to provide a quote.

Carrying out upkeep servicing could remove any kind of rubbish and dirt which could affect the drainage structure. If your athletics track gets any marks on it, you can use warm water and soap to clean it. If any unwanted weeds appear, treatment should be applied as soon as possible. It is necessary to not use any oil-based products, simply because this can cause problems with the surfacing.

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Funding for Ofsted Long Jump

A lot of schools are now obtaining funding for Ofsted long jump facilities because they have noticed the benefits of them. When applying for funding, it is important for schools to decide what type of facility they want. They should also make sure that it meets the requirements to receive funding.

There are over 10,000 funding organisations who have the funds available for schools, PTAs and other community groups to improve their facilities. A lot of people don’t know how to access funds or how to apply. However, if you watch our video below, it explains how to apply.

Long Jump Facility Installation Costs

The costs to build a long jump runway and sand pit facility can vary depending on a number of different factors including the surfacing specification, the location of the project and the ease of access to site.

We can help tailor a quote which fits within your budget and meets your needs to give you the perfect athletics facility for your club, school or college.

It’s important to make sure you choose a specialist sport surfacing contractor to build a long jump runway as the final product needs to be safe for use and provide the best performance characteristics.

We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the sports and play surface construction industry and we can offer you advice on prices, costs and specifications for long jump facilities to ensure you get the best value product for your money.

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We can carry out a range of services to install, upgrade and maintain surfacing for athletics tracks and long jump runway facilities. We work at schools, colleges, athletics clubs and leisure centres throughout the UK. Our staff have experience in helping clients to design a bespoke facility.

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We aim to meet their requirements and keep the costs within their budget. We would be happy to discuss any enquiry you have for a jumping runway surface so please contact us and we’ll get back to you with a quote for the work you’d like us to carry out.

School Playground Surfacing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

There are many different specifications to choose from when installing school playground surfacing. The most important thing will usually be to keep the children safe and ensure they have fun using the facility.

A variety of products are available with unique properties which help meet these criteria.

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Activity Surfacing Designs

A popular service that we carry out for surfaces in schools, nurseries and other areas is the installation of activity flooring graphics. We may install rubber inserts and artificial turf designs to create fun and educational games for children to enjoy at play time.

Studies show that children generally learn more during play time, which is why it is important to have educational designs for them to enjoy.

Our team will be more than happy to discuss the various graphics we have available, so please do not hesitate to speak to us by filling in our contact form provided.

The benefit of having a multi active games space for kids is they can do different activities all in one area. This is for both during lessons and in extracurricular clubs. T

here are diverse line markings and colours for ball sports, square grids, circles and many other design options. One space can be utilised in numerous ways so that each child can take part in an activity they enjoy.

Our multi-activity surfacing services also include the supply of additional play area equipment such as basketball hoops, football nets and games panels to create a fun and interactive outdoor space for kids of all ages.

We have helped many schools with designing and constructing unique and engaging multi activity surfacing which support kids in both physical and cognitive development.

If you would like some advice on designs and costs for activity surfacing installation, fill in our contact form today and we’ll get back to you!

Safety Flooring Types for Schools

One of the most popular safety surface types that we install is wet pour. This is made by mixing EPDM granules with a specialist binder. We then lay this mixture out onto an impact-absorbing base course which is made from SBR rubber and acts as a shockpad to provide the safety qualities.

We can install the two tier wet pour system in a range of depths. It all depends on the Critical Fall Height rating needed for any play equipment in the area.

Other safety flooring types that we install for school playground surfacing include grass mats, bonded rhino mulch and loose bark. The rubber mats come in honeycomb shaped tiles of 1.5m x 1.5m.

We can install these to existing natural grass areas to allow the grass to grow through the holes. This then covers up the appearance of the rubber, giving a natural look while still creating a safe surface.

Bonded rubber mulch is installed as a continuous surface made up of rubber chippings which are mixed with a binder, this specification may be installed onto most existing outdoor areas.

The loose bark is similar to rhino mulch however it is not bonded, so loose chippings are scattered over an existing play area.

We install a number of safety flooring types for schools and we will look into your specific situation to help you choose the best option. If you’d like our advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Simply complete the enquiry form provided and we will respond right away.

We can create designs for rubber safety surfaces along with hard play area flooring depending on the needs of your school. Many different designs are available and we can tailor these to suit you. If you have a particular budget in mind we can also try and offer a quote which would be most affordable.

To discuss an installation of any of these playground surfaces, get in touch with us today. You can fill in our short contact form and a member of our team will get back to you with more information on the costs and specifications.

Be sure to let us know if you have any design preferences or a particular price range.

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School Play Area Surfaces

Along with the soft rubber safety flooring, we also install school play area surfaces in macadam. This specification provides a durable and versatile outdoor area where kids can play a number of recreational games and sports.

Each of the NBS specifications we install for playground surfaces for schools can come in a range of brightly coloured designs. They may also feature games that the children can enjoy and incorporate into their academic subjects.

We provide wetpour graphics as well as thermoplastic markings which create numerous activities such as maths games, letter snakes, maps and grids to allow kids to be active as they learn and play outdoors. We can make the specialist marking designs in conjunction with the National Curriculum for Key Stages One, Two, Three and Four. It just depends on what your school needs.

Nursery Play Flooring

Have a look at the video below which shows the process of one recent project. Here you can see our team installing a wetpour playground surface at a school.

The design for this play area incorporated different types of equipment. It also featured a roadway and number activities to help kids learn.

Types of Playground Surfacing

There are a range of different types of playground surfacing options and we have included some of the top surfaces below.

Endurance MMA High Friction Surfacing

If you are looking for a high durability and anti skid surface for your playground or sports facility, Endurance MMA surfacing is a perfect choice.

This cold applied high friction surface is a Methyl Methacrylate material which is safe for play areas and offers the very best slip resistance compared to other surface specifications.

The surface offers great longevity and durability, lasting 2-3 times longer than your average rubber surfacing.

Endurance MMA high friction surfacing is available in various colours and many designs can be included to meet your individual requirements. The surface can also be laid over existing tarmac surfacing, hiding any imperfections in the surface without the additional costs of a full resurface.

For more information on MMA surfacing, please complete our enquiry form today.

Multisport Synthetic Needlepunch Surfacing

Multisport synthetic surfacing if great for a number of activities and can be used for multiactivity spaces and play areas. Needlepunch is great for schools and nurseries, since the young children will like the bright colours which the surface comes in.

This can also help to improve exercise levels both in lessons and outside of school time.

Below is a video of a project we completed recently at a school in Cumbria. We refurbished the area in PS15 surfacing to create a brand new games space. The kids can use this in PE lessons, break times and extracurricular clubs.

The existing tarmac area was used as a sub-base and we laid out the Multisport synthetic turf surfacing in the chosen design. We did this by securing it around the edges and at the seams.

Have a look at the video now to see the full construction work from start to finish:

We are specialists in designing and installing school playground surfacing and nursery play flooring and have worked with many organisations throughout the UK. We use our products to keep kids safe and help them learn outdoors while playing fun games and activities.

Our professional team will be happy to assist with your enquiry so feel free to use our contact form to send us over your details and a postcode and dimensions of your proposed area for your project.

We offer information on designs and prices for schools play-area surfaces. Our estimators always look to keep costs down as much as possible to ensure every client gets the best value service.

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Rubber Playground Surfacing

Our installers can offer rubber playground surfacing for schools in a number of different designs and specifications. If you’re looking for a more natural appearance, we would recommend thinking about having rhino mulch or artificial grass.

However, if you’re looking for a bright, vibrant surface that will encourage children to get involved in games and activities, we would suggest EPDM wetpour safety surfacing.

Our experts can offer advice with regards to what surface would be best for your individual school play area. We’ll also look into your spending budget and taking this into consideration too.

If your school or nursery has playground equipment, we would recommend one of our rubber play surfaces.

These are ideal for helping to keep the children safe and prevent injuries. We can alter the depth of our safety surfaces to meet your individual requirements. If you have higher play-area equipment, you will need a thicker system installed due to the Critical Fall Height required.

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If you have any questions or queries regarding the school playground surfacing that we can install, please make certain to contact our team today.

We shall respond to you with answers to all of your questions at the earliest possible time.

School Playground Maintenance

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Each surface type requires a different kind of school playground maintenance and some will need more than others. This is dependent on a range of factors, such as the type of material, the area it is installed in and the amount of use it has. There are two types of cleaning, proactive and reactive. Proactive maintenance is a process that is carried out in order to prevent issues from occurring and reactive cleaning is needed when damages appear and the flooring needs to be fixed.

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School Play Area Cleaning

We are able to perform school play area cleaning across the whole of the UK and we have been doing this for many years. This has given us a wealth of experience which we may use to our advantage when finalising complicated projects.

Macadam surfaces are common for schools because they are low cost in comparison to some of the other alternatives. They also require a low amount of tarmacadam floor maintenance and are suitable for all types of weather due to their porous nature. We suggest that if dirt, leaves or litter fall on the ground that you remove it to prevent any contamination.

The majority of maintenance services which we have carried out on tarmac have been to remove dirt and also to replace faded line-markings or thermoplastic designs, this is a simple process and we could just re-apply them. When macadam has been installed for a while, it can start to fade and wear out. We can easily restore the surfacing by painting it in bright colours.

When we install surfaces, we always advise that the client should conduct proactive school playground maintenance. You should also prepare to take action when necessary. We can design a tailored schedule for the organisation to follow; this is normally preventative cleaning which you should do regularly.

Along with being able to install school play areas, we carry out maintenance services on existing surfaces. If you’ve got any serious issues or damages on your tarmac, wet pour, rubber mulch or grass mats surfacing and you cannot resolve them yourself, then speak to us and our professionals can fix the problem for you to a high standard.

School Play Area Inspections

We recommend you carry out school play area inspections at least once a year to ensure the surface stays in good condition. It will also ensure there are no hazards within the area that could cause injury to the children. You should carry out annual inspections to test the safety of the surfacing. Also, be sure to check any children’s play equipment and other facilities that your school may have.

If you are interested in finding out more information about the school inspections that can be completed, please enquire now using the enquiry form provided. We will get back to you as soon as possible with answers to any questions you have.

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School Play Surface Repairs

As a professional surfacing company, we carry out repair services should your surface become damaged over time. It’s not uncommon for macadam surfaces to become cracked and mulch and wetpour to rip and tear due to constant use. In the event these problems occur, it’s important that you complete school play surface repairs to ensure no further damage is caused to the surface.

Our team can fill in cracks on macadam surfaces using 2mm emerald stone mixed with a polyurethane binder. We may then paint over this using a specialist non-slip paint to hide the repairs. Our team can then install thermoplastic markings over them too. We also undertake reapplication of thermoplastic markings or marking removal depending on your individual needs.

If you have rips in your wetpour or rubber mulch surfacing, we offer a DIY repair kit that can fix the problem. This also helps to make the area look good as new. Wetpour surfacing also undergoes perimeter shrinkage in some cases – we complete a wetpour perimeter band repair by installing a border if required.

In this video below you can see a repair process for a wetpour play area:

To find out even more information on the repairs that we undertake, please complete the enquiry form provided and we will respond right away.

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All you need to do if you have any questions about our services is fill in the contact form and we will respond as soon as possible. Our team will be more than happy to provide you with details on school playground maintenance and repairs. Do not hesitate to contact us through the enquiry form today.