A well-maintained tennis court will not only look great and perform better, but it can also add value to a home or commercial property. Regular maintenance can help your racquet sports facility avoid the cost of major resurfacing repairs and keep the court free from moss, algae and mold.

A good tennis court maintenance company will schedule routine maintenance for both clay and hard surface courts. Regular sweeping and pressure cleaning can prevent mildew and mold build-up as well as make the surface safer to play on.

Annual reconditioning of red or green clay courts and weekly/bi-weekly/monthly maintenance for hard surfacing (asphalt) is essential to maintain the longevity of your tennis court. This will allow small issues to be addressed before they become big resurfacing repairs and will inhibit moss, algae and mold growth.

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Drainage systems should be inspected to make sure they are properly diverting water away from the tennis court slab and are functioning properly. Caulking and sealing the expansion joints is important to prevent water from reaching below the slab and causing heaving or settlement problems that require expensive repair. Cracks should be attended to as soon as they are seen. Filling in cracks is much less expensive than resurfacing the entire court.

Tennis Court Repairs need to be mowed every 2-3 days to maintain a grass length of about 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch. The turf should be lightly fertilized and a ballast roller should be used to compact the grass weekly. The lines on the court should be painted and retouched if they are beginning to fade. If the players are complaining of slick spots it is time for a tennis court repair.