When a tennis court is of poor quality or has been left to fall into disrepair, it can affect your enjoyment of the game and even lead to injury. But, there’s no reason why this should be the case.
After footing the cost of tennis court installation, it makes sense that you take good care of it, if you want to get the best value from your court for years to come. In this blog we look at some of the most common tennis court problems which can occur from wear and tear and the things that can be done to get them fixed or prevent them from happening in the first place.
How common tennis court problems occur
The biggest factors which can reduce the quality of a tennis court are if it hasn’t been installed properly, there isn’t effective drainage in place, or the surface which you choose is inappropriate for the location, or the environment which it is in. For example, there is no point in having an outdoor grass tennis court installed if you want to play on it all year round in the UK and don’t want to spend considerable time on maintenance. Additionally, if you don’t check that the ground is suitable for a tennis court, e.g. that it’s sturdy, flat and doesn’t have trees or shrubs overhanging it, then there’s much more likelihood of the court becoming unplayable sooner.
Some of the most common tennis court problems also come about from general wear and tear over time. These can include the following:
- Water damage
- Moss, mould and algae growth
- Cracks and surface damage
- Bubbling of the tennis court surface
- Uneven surface
- Colour fading
- Rusting
- Pooling
Unfortunately, all of these tennis court problems are quite common, but can be prevented by ensuring that the installation takes place correctly and the right level of maintenance is carried out.
One example of regular maintenance might be to check that any materials which can damage the surface are not allowed to remain on it. These can include fallen leaves, spilled food and drinks and surface water. You can also hire tennis court maintenance professionals to help ensure your court is properly taken care of if you don’t have the time to do it yourself.
How to fix common tennis court problems
As mentioned above, the right levels of maintenance can keep common tennis court problems at bay, so check that your court is kept clean and tidy.
In addition to regular maintenance, you can ensure your court stays in a good condition through periodic resurfacing – a proactive measure intended to give you the best playing conditions over a longer term.
If your tennis court surface has already been damaged then it is always a good idea to get an expert to fix it as soon as possible. Surface cracks and tears can be repaired with the right levels of know-how, so much so that you’ll never even know the problem was there in the first place.
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