Hard Court Restoration
A sound, playable surface again, cracks filled, drainage corrected, and acrylic coating applied to last.
What Goes Wrong
The coating is rarely the problem, what sits beneath it is.
Applying acrylic over a slab that pools water causes the coating to delaminate within one or two seasons as moisture works under the film.
Drainage slope is assessed and corrected at the evaluation stage, before any coating material is ordered or applied.
Painting over active cracks without filling them lets water enter the sub-base; freeze-thaw cycles widen the crack and turn a resurfacing job into a rebuild.
Each crack is filled with patching compound and allowed to cure before adhesion promoter and acrylic layers are applied.
Skipping the adhesion promoter on a weathered slab means the acrylic coating bonds to loose surface material, not the concrete itself, and peels under UV and foot traffic.
Adhesion promoter is applied to the prepared slab surface so the acrylic coating bonds directly to sound concrete.
Rushing successive acrylic layers without observing recoat intervals traps solvent, weakens the film build, and shortens the coating’s service life.
Each acrylic layer is applied with the correct recoat interval so the full coating system cures as a single, bonded film.
Scope of Work
Every stage from slab assessment through to regulation line repainting is scoped in the written estimate.
Crack pattern, drainage slope, and surface bond are evaluated on-site before any scope or cost is confirmed.
High-pressure washing removes dirt, algae, and loose coating so the new system bonds to clean, sound concrete.
Patching compound fills cracks and corrects low spots to give the acrylic coating a flat, stable substrate.
Slope issues that cause standing water are corrected before coating so the new surface sheds water as intended.
A multi-layer acrylic system with a medium-broom finish texture is applied with recoat intervals observed between each pass.
Regulation lines are repainted and a sealant topcoat is applied to complete the finished playing surface.
Bonds acrylic coating directly to the concrete slab.
Final layer that protects lines and coating from UV.
Separate line items for prep, coating, and marking.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit through to the final walkthrough.
Every enquiry starts with an on-site evaluation that documents slab condition, slope, and drainage before a price is discussed.
Slab prep, crack repair, coating, and line marking appear as separate line items so you see exactly what you are paying for.
We connect you with vetted independent local partners who carry out the on-site work, no call centres, no remote quoting.
Recoat intervals and cure times are listed in the written estimate so the schedule is agreed before work begins.
The local builder checks lines, surface finish, and anchors with you before the project is signed off and closed.
The Process
01
Tell us about the court’s condition, size, and location so we can arrange the right local court builder for your project.
02
The local builder assesses slab condition, drainage slope, and crack severity, then provides an itemised written estimate covering all stages.
03
The local builder completes prep, coating, and line marking, then walks through the finished surface with you before the project closes.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small concrete court overlay | $4,000-$9,000 |
| Standard concrete court resurfacing | $8,000-$18,000 |
| Large concrete court resurfacing | $18,000-$35,000 |
Describe your site and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and itemised written estimate from a local court builder.