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Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London able to fit this surface across the entire London area.

In addition to installation, our team can offer polymeric MUGA repair services for existing polymeric MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a polymeric MUGA surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenation, be sure to get in contact with us.

For this particular post, we show off one of our Polymeric MUGA installations that we carried out in Haringey, London.

You can see below the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.

Polymeric surfacing is the perfect all round surface for a multitude of different sports including basketball, netball, football, tennis and much more.

Not only is this a perfect MUGA surface, but it also improves the aesthetics of an area, particularly if this is an old sports floor that hasn’t been actively maintained.

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Polymeric Refurbishment for Adidas

Please see the video below showing the process of polymeric sports surfacing refurbishment of an old macadam court in London.

Please see video transcript below:
0:00 Hey, guys this is Dan from Soft Surfaces again here. In this video we’re going to be showing you a polymeric surface refurbishment in Haringey, London.

00:07 The first thing we do for this job is actually examine the previous surface. So we tend to do this in all of our installations just to make sure that it’s suitable for our actual surface we’re going to be installing. As you can see this is really in need of a refurbishment, this one.

00:18 Next up, the now polymeric surface is actually being fitted. So you can see us actually having the materials there on site ready to actually fit that onto the new surface. And [inaudible 00:00:26] is actually laid onto it so you can a very large surface like I previously said.

00:31 Next up, the structural polymeric spray is actually then applied, so this really gives it the cover it needs. This specific job was actually an Adidas-based job so you can see that from the logo there. So they actually wanted this surface installed with their branding on it, so we obviously then carried that out.

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00:44 Here at Soft Surfaces we’ve installed many different polymeric surfaces. We’ve both installed them and refurbished them. So we really do know what we’re doing with the surface type and we really feel that we’re the experts in the industry for that. So if you’re interested in any more information about polymeric, just check out our website and we’ll feel free to explain that more for you.

01:00 Finally now the completed project. So as you can see it from the photos, this looks absolutely brilliant when it’s installed. It really has transformed the surface massively. The Adidas branding on there looks absolutely fantastic and obviously with it being multi-use games area, you can play football, basketball, many different sports on there, kind of depending on the school’s preference really. So these are really great surface types for those looking to play multiple sports.

01:20 Here at Soft Surfaces, we’ve done a lot of work in the London area. As a result of this, we’re actually ranking in google for the following phrases; MUGA sports pitch repair London, Haringey polymeric surface in London, refurbish my sports pitch in London, surfaces for multiple games in Haringey, best company for football pitches London, and much, much more.

01:41 So if you’re interested in any prices or specifications regarding the surfaces that we can install, please just visit us at our website, www.softsurfaces.co.uk. Thanks for watching guys. I’m going to see you guys later.

What is Polymeric MUGA

A Polymeric MUGA is a rubber surface which is very similar to wetpour but has been adapted to be used as a all weather sports surface.

The rubber is usually thinner and has a firmer underfoot and coated with an anti slip coating which makes it a lot safer for a variety of sports. The surface porous which allows the water to drain through, ensuring this surface can be used all year round.

It is possible to get creative with a Polymeric MUGA as the anti slip coating is available in a variety of colours including red, green or blue just to name a few. We also offer line markings for a variety of sports including football, basketball and netball.

Benefits of Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London

Having a Polymeric MUGA surface installed in the Haringey, London area definitely has its benefits, these include the following:

MUGA can be used for Multiple Sports

This is a very obvious one, but the fact that the space is multi use makes it a fantastic investment, rather than having to finance and build multiple games surfaces, a polymeric MUGA can be used to host a variety of sports all on the same surface.

Low Maintenance Costs

A major benefit of a Polymeric MUGA surface is that they are super low maintenance. Polymeric MUGA surfacing usually only need the occasional sweep and litter removal. However Synthetic turf MUGA surfacing requires slightly more maintenance, but this is still just a small amount compared to a natural grass surface.

Polymeric MUGA Applications in Haringey

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing polymeric MUGA can actually be used for, and the truth is, its an extremely versatile flooring type.

To give some examples, here are some applications that polymeric MUGA can be used for in this area:

Polymeric MUGA Basketball Court
Polymeric MUGA Netball Court
Polymeric MUGA Tennis Court

London Borough of Haringey

The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs.

It shares borders with six other London boroughs. Clockwise from the north, they are Enfield, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington, Camden, and Barnet.

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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 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.

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 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.