Signs a court needs work
Short answer: padel courts need resurfacing when the turf is matted, bald or uneven and balls bounce inconsistently, and repairs when glass is chipped or cracked, mesh is torn or loose, gates stick or lights fail. Most of this can be fixed without rebuilding the court.
- Slippery or bare patches, especially near the service lines and net
- Low or uneven bounces
- Sand piling at the edges or washing out
- Chipped, cracked or scratched glass
- Loose mesh, rusting fixings or a sticky gate
- Flickering or uneven lighting
Turf replacement
Most courts use textured or fibrillated artificial turf with silica sand infill. Replacement means lifting the old turf, checking the slab, laying and joining new turf, painting or inlaying lines and adding infill. Regular brushing and topping up sand extends its life. See padel court turf and surface.
Glass, mesh and lights
Tempered glass panels can be replaced individually if the right size is available; ask your original maker or a specialist. Mesh and fixings can be tightened or replaced. Older lighting can be upgraded to LED with better aiming. See lighting.
What to ask
- Can you match our court system's glass and fittings?
- Which turf do you recommend for our level of play?
- Do you offer an annual maintenance plan?
- Can you relocate a court if we move it?
Questions
How often does padel turf need replacing?
It depends on how much the court is used and how well it's maintained. Busy club courts wear faster than home courts. A specialist can assess yours.
Can one broken glass panel be replaced?
Usually, yes, if a matching panel is available. Keeping a spare for busy courts is common.
How do I maintain a padel court?
Brush the turf to spread sand evenly, top up infill as it thins, clear debris, clean the glass and check fixings and the gate regularly.