Guide · Court Care
The schedule that keeps courts fast and safe.
An artificial court is a serious investment, and it degrades quietly. Dirt compacts the infill, moss and algae take hold in the fibres, and within a season the court plays slow, grips poorly and drains badly. Planned maintenance is far cheaper than an early resurface — here's the rhythm that protects play, safety and the surface itself.
The maintenance rhythm.
Weekly
- Clear leaves, litter and debris from the surface and perimeter
- Brush high-traffic areas to keep the sand infill evenly distributed
- Check nets, posts and glass for damage or loose fixings
Monthly
- Redistribute and top up sand infill where it has migrated or thinned
- Clean the glass surrounds and structure
- Inspect for early moss or algae, especially in shaded corners
Quarterly
- Deep clean the artificial turf to lift embedded dirt and organic growth
- Treat moss and algae before they spread across the playing surface
- Review pace and grip against how the court felt when new
Annually
- Full restorative deep clean and decompaction of the infill
- Rejuvenate drainage so the court dries quickly after rain
- Condition report on surface wear and structure for planning ahead
Signs a court needs attention.
The court plays slow
Dirt and compacted infill kill the pace players expect. A deep clean and infill refresh restores the speed the surface was built for.
It's slippery when damp
Moss and algae in the turf are a grip and safety risk — and a liability question. Left untreated they spread and hold moisture.
Water pools after rain
Clogged fibres and compacted sand stop the surface draining, shortening playable hours and accelerating wear.
It just looks tired
Green tinges, uneven infill and stained glass make a premium facility look neglected — and members notice.
Catch these early and a deep clean restores the court. Leave them and you shorten the life of the surface. See how we keep clubs' courts in play with U Courts maintenance.
Common questions.
How often should a padel court be cleaned?
Light upkeep should happen weekly — clearing debris and brushing the infill — with a professional deep clean roughly quarterly and a full restorative clean once a year. Courts in shaded or damp locations, or with heavy footfall, need attention more often. A planned maintenance schedule is far cheaper than replacing a surface early.
What happens if a court isn't maintained?
The sand infill compacts and migrates, the turf traps dirt, and moss and algae take hold — the court plays slower, loses grip and drains poorly. Beyond the drop in playing quality, a slippery court is a genuine safety and liability concern, and neglect shortens the life of an expensive surface.
Do you treat moss and algae on courts?
Yes. Moss and algae treatment is a core part of court care — we lift existing growth from the fibres and treat the surface to slow its return, restoring grip and appearance. Catching it early, before it spreads across the playing area, keeps both cost and disruption down.
Do you maintain tennis courts as well as padel?
Yes. We care for padel and tennis courts and other artificial sports surfaces — cleaning, moss and algae treatment, infill management and planned maintenance contracts for clubs and leisure operators.
Can you set up a regular maintenance contract?
Yes — most clubs and operators prefer a planned schedule so the courts stay consistently fast and safe without anyone having to remember to book it. We'll build a schedule around your surfaces, footfall and location. Get in touch and we'll take a look.
Clubs & operators
Keep your courts in play.
Tell us about your courts and we'll build a maintenance schedule that keeps them fast, safe and looking the part — photo-verified on every visit. Or call +44 7585 128207.