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At Soft Surfaces, we are often asked questions about athletics tracks and the different types of surfaces that are suitable…

At Soft Surfaces, we carry out numerous different decorative surfaces which can transform old driveways, pathways and tired areas. We…

Soft Surfaces have been trading in the sport and play industry since 1997 and have extensive knowledge of nursery playground…

At Soft Surfaces, we aim to improve play areas across the UK. One way of doing this is by supplying…

We are often asked about out unique tennis court builder service on our Soft Surfaces website. This can really help…

With many years experience in the industry, Soft Surfaces are often asked what resin bound gravel is and if it…

With the increase in popularity of artificial grass in the UK, we often get asked what this is and where…

Although we are often asked the question ‘what is a MUGA?’, it is very difficult to answer this without finding…

Here at Soft Surfaces, we are always asked what the meaning of a Critical Fall Height (CFH) is and people…

With the increase in popularity of the Daily Mile scheme in the UK, Soft Surfaces thought it would be beneficial…

With many asking the question ‘what is rubber mulch’ Soft Surfaces have decided to go into more detail on this…

Soft Surfaces spend a lot of time educating schools, nurseries and businesses on what wetpour surfacing is and its purpose…

Has your playground got a patch of land that could be put to better use? Are you unsure of what…

Many teachers are looking for ways of improving playground behaviour in schools as this can be a tricky subject to…

With hockey being one of the most popular sports on the P.E. curriculum, many schools dedicate a lot of resources…

Physical health can be incredibly important for a child as they are growing up. But one of the many areas…

Playgrounds are meant to be an area which everyone can enjoy. However, they can sometimes be incredibly daunting for children…

There are many benefits of sensory play for kids which mean it’s a great idea to incorporate these ideas into…

There are many different types of playground furniture for schools which you could install to create a more functional outdoor…

Kids can take part in many different activities to have fun and develop as a person but one of the…

With the cold winter months fast approaching, you may be wondering what you can do to make your school’s playground…

One of the most common products that we have installed for schools and nurseries is an outdoor playground roadway design….

A lot of schools often have numerous pitches designated to different sports. This can take up a lot of room…

Creating a perfect playground can sometimes be a huge task as many people don’t know what type of equipment to…

The transition from nursery to school can be a tricky time for young children, so it’s important to help prepare…

There is an increasing number of primary school children who are dealing with stress and anxiety at school. This is…

During children’s developmental years, it’s good to encourage risk taking in outdoor play. Allowing them to take certain risks can…

One way of schools encouraging teamwork is through multi use games areas on the playground. Also known as MUGAs, these…

If you are wondering how to refresh your school playground, there are many ways to upgrade the surfacing and equipment….

Creating a play area which challenges the children mentally and physically can be a really hard thing to do. You…

When it comes to play, there are 6 main stages which occur as a child grows up and their play…

If you are looking for a professional athletics finish, the polymeric rubberised surface is the perfect option. The rubber shockpad…

Last Modified: [last-modified] You’d be amazed just how much of an integral part primary school playground equipment can make to a…

A lot of schools want to meet the National Curriculum’s requirements when it comes to activities being useful for children….

With times changing, playgrounds are becoming a lot more accessible for children who have certain disabilities. These types of playgrounds…

Expressive arts make up some of the most important factors of children’s early development in any learning environment.  While the…

Meeting Ofsted’s expectations can be incredibly stressful for a school due to how important it is. Getting a great rating…

The way in which children explore and play should never be restricted – as the way in which each and…

Many playgrounds today have a wide range of activities that kids can take part in for fun and for learning….

  With the popularity of 3G pitches increasing, a lot of people are wanting more information on how to maintain…

Looking to redo your existing driveway?  In need of domestic driveway paving ideas as part of a whole new look…

Finding the best playground equipment for primary schools isn’t just about finding options which are cost-effective to your budget!  The…

Tennis courts are a common facility in many different locations. Ranging from homes to schools, many people have used them…

During the fun and exciting years of primary school, children will develop much quicker than at any other time of…

3G sports pitches have become a lot more popular recently due to how people are slowly realising how much more…

When a child thinks and acts independently, a learning process takes place that can be more beneficial than any other…

Outdoor play can be fun by itself but sometimes it can become stale and uninteresting if its repeated to often….

New ideas are being needed for schools as they want to develop certain skills for kids, so they can have…

Out of all sports, many schools see athletics as one of the best types of sports to get kids into…

Schools often have favourite activities which they promote a lot more. Ranging from athletics to garden trips, it really depends…

MUGA (Multi Use Games Areas) pitches are a modern solution to the current problem of this generation. Inactivity. MUGAs offer…

Over time, Rubber Mulch has become a popular type of surfacing to have at schools due to the wide amount…

Developments on playgrounds in various locations have led to new things being added to them. Some of these new things…

You may have come across Sport Premium Funding and you are unsure on how to make use of this in…

In July 2017, our team completed an installation of porous resin bound surfacing at Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield ground. The…

We recently carried out a project involving the installation of a resin bound stone driveway at a residential property in…

This week, our team visited Preston to complete an installation of resin bound gravel for Jaguar Land Rover. They were…

Before the introduction of modern technology, children often found entertainment outdoors. Whether that was building a wooden fort, pretending to…

No one can deny how many benefits outdoor play has to offer for children in their early years. With youth…

Schools are now being pressured by the government to try and increase health and physical activities within the school. This…

UltiColour premium asphalt surfacing offers an exciting range of colours to create a beautiful space that is both aesthetically pleasing…

Whilst not in school, many believe that this signifies the point where children turn from keen learners to hard to…

Recently, artificial grass has seen a huge increase in popularity in a wide variety of locations. Whether that be homes,…

Many people would say that the garden is one of the main factors in how appealing a house is. When…

Playgrounds are a place where kids can become incredibly imaginative and playful with a wide variety of equipment. However, when…

Out of all sporting activities, none are as famous as athletics. Due to the wide variety of sports that are…

When it comes to sports courts, two of the most common surfaces are macadam and polymeric rubber. These specifications may…

When it comes to play area surfacing, there are so many different types of materials that you can choose from,…

Activities are incredibly important for children’s development in certain skills and thinking methods. Giving them such a wide range of…

A common debate which gardeners all have is whether to choose synthetic lawns or natural garden lawns. Both come with…

Many different surfaces are used when it comes to driveways, but one of the most popular types of surfacing is resin…

Subjects can be incredibly boring throughout the early years of school. Playing outside is preferred a lot more over staying…

It is important to have a straightforward artificial grass enquiry process because when clients ask for information, they should receive…

This week we invited a school student called Adam to join us for a work experience placement so he could…

There are lots of benefits of having multi use activity surfacing designs installed; the main advantage of having a multi-purpose…

There is a growing concern amongst UK cyclists and motorcyclists with regards to manhole covers on roads which become slippery…

Here at Soft Surfaces we love to give school students experience of a work environment, so over the last few…

Stone paving is a popular surface type for domestic driveways because it is decorative, provides porous SuDS compliant properties, and…

There has been an increase in the use of outdoor gym equipment in school playgrounds and public parks throughout the…

There are two main types of fixed gravel surfacing available for outdoor areas. We install these for decorative paths, driveways,…

Lots of children’s playgrounds have EPDM Wetpour surfaces to provide a colourful atmosphere with added safety qualities. The designs of…

EPDM rubber playgrounds are installed at many school and nursery organisations. Something that can affect these projects is a wet…

We are helping schools get active through outdoor play and learning with a choice of fun and educational products. Having…

Since health and safety standards have become more and more important throughout the UK, you will find that it is…

Wetpour rubber surfacing is extremely popular for children’s play areas throughout the UK. It is made up of a two…

When looking at the different surfacing options to install for your driveway, you will more than likely come across resin…

Are on you seeking roblox hack? while at this stage is normally all of our sugary span we are going…

CLEVELAND, Ohio aIf you got boys and girls directly on cardiovascular system university, it’s likely that you may already know…

Okay, so we all know that Health & Safety has become a little…overzealous over the last few years. If they…

What is Safety Flooring? Safety flooring is a surface commonly used in play parks, school grounds and nurseries, since it…

Throughout the UK resin bound mixed aggregate surfacings are commonly installed as outdoor paving at a range of locations. This…

One of our most popular services throughout the summer is tennis court cleaning and repainting. This is carried out to…

Earlier this year we completed a project which transformed a school’s outdoor play area into a fantastic new games space…

EPDM surfacing is a popular choice for many outdoor areas, we recently used it for a rubber golf pathway installation in…

A recent report published by ukactive Kids has highlighted the problems we face with childhood inactivity in the UK, and…

When carrying out a new project, the costs to build a compact athletics facility will depend on a number of…

Stone surfacing is commonly used in outdoor areas to provide a decorative and long lasting design; there are many benefits…

When installing a new sports facility, the artificial grass football pitch costs can vary due to a number of factors;…

Our installation team recently completed a project to build a PS4 activity games space area in Penrith. The work was…

The most popular way that our clients get a quote is by filling in the application form on our website…

When a macadam sports court becomes damaged and starts to develop fretting on the surface, it may be necessary to…

Many primary schools in the UK have been granted funding through Sport England’s Primary Spaces scheme (application now closed) which…

Sand filled synthetic pitches can become contaminated and damaged if they aren’t looked after properly. This is why it’s important…

The process of tennis courts refurbishment is often done in the UK where the sports surface has become worn out,…

Many schools and clubs in the UK have Multisport synthetic surfacing installed for sports pitches and athletics facilities as an…

Managing children’s behaviour can often be difficult for schools and teachers as not all pupils respond to instructions in the…

All children have different levels of ability in both physical and academic skills, so it’s important that schools create multi…

For any children’s recreational facility at a school, nursery or public organisation, it’s vital to make sure that the environment…

  It’s vital that schools, nurseries and other play facilities provide children with opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle and…

When building a new sports facility it’s important to choose a construction company that has the best skills and experience,…

Within the UK many schools’ athletics facilities are either non existent or in desperate need of upgrade, and because of…

We recently completed a long jump runway construction project in Somerset. The work took place in a week at a…

There are many sports pitch contractors in the UK who can install 3G all weather synthetic turf sports facilities but…

A school in Slough, Berkshire recently approached us as they were looking to transform their existing field into a top…

Synthetic turf football field surfaces and multi use games area pitches can be designed for multiple sports including rugby and…

We recently carried out another long jump facility installation project at a high school in Upminster, Essex. The school wanted…

ClayCourt Pro is the premium artificial clay tennis court surface specification with all the playing characteristics of natural clay but…

Building a synthetic clay tennis court is a great option for clubs and organisations who want the feel and characteristics…

The growth in popularity of multi use games areas at schools and clubs in the UK means that children can…

We recently carried out a 3G 5-a-side football pitch construction for a school in Hampshire which wanted a multi use…

As specialist sports and play surfacing contractors, we are often approached by schools and public sports facilities to carry out…

Many organisations in the UK choose to have basketball court construction projects carried out to renovate existing sports surfaces or…

We were recently approached to carry out a netball court construction in Stockport to refurbish an existing sports court. The…

One of our recent projects was the installation of a 5-a-side football pitch at a football and tennis sports centre…

We have installed a number of 5-a-side sports pitches across the UK to various schools and sports club facilities. One…

Artificial grass tennis courts are common in the UK and the surfacing can become flooded and contaminated if the correct…

Sand filled sports pitches are common in the UK as many organisations have them installed  as an alternative to natural…

Many hockey pitches in the UK are made using sand filled synthetic grass surfacing, and it’s a good idea to…

Having a synthetic 5-a-side football MUGA facility built is a popular choice for many clubs and schools in the UK…

If you have a tennis court it’s important to keep it properly looked after, whether it’s for recreational use or…

Triple jump and long jump events are becoming very popular at schools, colleges and clubs throughout the UK. The London…

Tennis courts are very popular sports facilities in the UK, especially at schools, colleges and sports clubs. It is great…

If you are looking for the best athletics surfacing specification for your facility, we offer a number of choices. Schools,…

We can provide information on a range of MUGA construction specifications and costs to suit every project. Multi use games…

Many schools and sports clubs across the UK are having artificial grass pitches installed to enable them to generate extra…

Athletics is a very popular sporting activity in the UK, it’s wide range of events means it offers diversity for…

Outdoor football court surfaces can come in many different forms of size, dimensions and specification and this makes the construction…

Basketball is a very popular sport in schools, colleges and leisure centres across the UK. This means there is a…

When it comes to pricing a wet pour surfacing job, there are a lot of different factors that need to…

The installation of artificial football fields has become very popular in the UK over the past few years as many…

Soft Surfaces Ltd was approached two years ago with regards to a multi use games area that was constructed in…

Sport England offers primary spaces funding for the installation of PS15 activity surfacing and floor markings for a number of…

There are a range of Sport England funding options available for primary schools in the UK who are looking to…

Long jump runway surfacing can be constructed and installed to meet a wide variety of different specifications and dimensions, depending…

When your organisation chooses to build a long jump runway, it can sometimes be difficult to decide on a budget…

Sand filled synthetic turf pitches are very popular in the UK due to the multi functional / multi sport use…

Astro turf sand filled MUGA surfacing is a popular sports facility which can be used for a number of different…

Artificial sport surfaces are becoming more and more common in the UK as many organisations choose to resurface old muddy…

When you choose to install a brand new artificial sports pitch for your school, college, club or leisure centre, it’s…

Synthetic fibre bonded needlepunch surfacing is a durable and long-lasting sports pitch material which provides excellent performance qualities for a…

MUGAs are often known as multi use games areas or kickabout courts and they often need sporadic or annual maintenance…

Residential and domestic tennis courts are being installed in many gardens in the UK. MUGAs or multi use games areas/kickabout…

After the sporting success of the summer, why not add to your athletic facilities to breed the next generation of…

Surfacing Deicer material for various surfaces including playgrounds, play areas, walkways, sports pitches and multi use games areas. With the…

The lano sports drive 23 synthetic surface is a 23mm pile height artificial grass carpet. The carpet is sand-filled and…

A 3G sports pitch surface that can play both FOOTBALL and HOCKEY on?? Really?? Yes that is what the Lano Sports…

The most reliable, durable and all round professional quality 3G synthetic turf surfacing is the Lano Sports Profoot MXSI. This…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are a company based near Manchester in the UK and are one of many companies and contractors…

We are able to install play area surface graphic markings for many outdoor facilities. Schools and nurseries often have these…

Our expert team can install a bespoke play area line marking specification for macadam playground surfaces in the UK. These markings come in…

The installation of long jump runways is quickly becoming more and more popular in schools, colleges and clubs throughout the…

Synthetic Long Jump Run Up Construction In Peterborough was carried to a school on their grass playing field. The specifications…

There are a variety of funding grants and finance plans available for schools, clubs and councils in the UK to…

Padel tennis is an exciting sport that has been rapidly increasing in popularity over the last two years and now…

Padel tennis has started to take the world by storm as one of the newest forms of racquet sports. Since…

Artificial Football Surfaces are set to return to english football after the FA (The Football Association) have lifted the ban…

With many realising the benefits of 3G technology artificial surfacing in sport and the ever-changing synthetic turf technology being produced,…

Synthetic grass surfacing is starting to become a popular choice for homeowners who want a high-quality grass lawn but with…

Multi or dual use games areas are a popular sports facility for schools, colleges, sports clubs and leisure centres in…

A synthetic turf sports surface is made up of plastic grass fibres along with an infill. The infill consists of…

MUGA or multi use games areas are facilities on which a multitude of different sports can be played, on different…

Artificial Cricket Wicket Surfacing is supply and installed throughout the UK to ECB approval by many contractors and installers. The…

Practice Cage Cricket Wicket Surfaces are all the rage in the UK for cricket clubs and schools because are an…

Primary Schools throughout the UK are able to apply for funding to upgrade their playground, play area and outdoor learning…

Schools Timber Wooden Shelters are designed as a gazebo that is used for outdoor classrooms for the children and kids….

Grass Mats installed on playgrounds are designed to have holes in the rubberised tile to allow grass to grow through…

Easifall recently stopped trading because of financial issues and as Soft Surfaces Ltd have been going from strength to strength…

Easifall International Ltd based in sale, manchester in the UK have stopped trading due to financial difficulties and Soft Surfaces…

Easifall International Ltd based at Unit 4, Booth Road, Sale Motorway Estate, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7JS have stopped trading and had…

Artificial Grass surfaces can be used for a Nursery Play Area because this type of flooring eliminates the need for…

The wetpour safety flooring is compiled of 15mm wearing course sat on top of a shock pad formed by bounding…

Easifall have recently gone bust and are no longer trading which is a shame because they were a company with…

Wetpour rubber surfacing is a safe play area surface made from EPDM rubber which provides shock absorption qualities as well…

Wet Pour areas are commonly known as ‘rubber tarmac’ or ‘safer pour’ and can become worn, damaged or slippy overtime….

The spongy safer pour soft surface usually found in play areas is termed differently from person to person, for example…

Safer pour surfacing for kid’s play ground flooring, especially with play equipment, is a vital part of any build. The…

Wetpour safer pour is known as a shock attenuating or shock absorbing safety flooring which is often installed to children’s…

Maintenance of your tennis court surfacing is key for preserving its surface quality and your performance on the court. By…

We carry out professional tennis court painting for a range of facilities at schools, clubs and domestic homes. The paint acts…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are specialist groundwork and surfacing contractors who specialise in the sports sector constructing sports courts / multi use…

Permeable SUDS Compatible Resin Bound Stone Surfacing or Resin Bound Aggregate Gravel is continuously growing in popularity mostly because of its…

We use wet pour surfaces which ensure that children stay safe while playing on the equipment. These surfaces can be used…

If your Wet-Pour surface has become dated and damaged it is possible to repair it yourself. Here at Soft Surface…

Wet Pour areas are commonly known as ‘rubber tarmac’ and can become worn, damaged or slippy overtime. It is possible…

Wetpour playground safety surfacing is a rubberised crumb bound together with specialised glue. The Wetpour is mixed and laid insitu…

A rubber sphere can be a great addition to a design of playground, park or urban area. The spheres offer…

When thinking of installing a rubberised safety surface to your playground, garden or park having a water looking effect /design…

A great way to have a give your garden, play area or nursery a grass looking effect with the safety…

The application for sports and play surface funding grants can give you the much needed spending power which can ultimately…

A grant refers to a specific amount of money that is distributed to an organisation and does not need to…

It is well known that grants have helped many organisations around the UK develop their business and benefit the surrounding…

Astroturf or synthetic all weather pitches are now a common sports facility in the UK. There are many different contractors…

There are many contractors in the UK that are installers of 3G all weather synthetic turf pitches but Soft Surfaces…

Astro turf synthetic multi use games area pitches are designed for sports like Rugby, Hockey and Football and is now…

Football pitches are often known as being wet, muddy and uneven in the UK but the more common introduction of…

Astroturf synthetic all weather grass sports fields are now becoming a very popular choice for schools, sports clubs and local…

The synthetic turf football field specification is now widely used for a number of sports facilities across the UK. Artificial…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are specialist contractors in the external sports surface sector. We have installed and constructed many different sports…

3G astro turf pitches can be used for sports like Rugby and Hockey but in the UK are primarily used…

Artificial synthetic soccer pitches are often known as all weather pitches, 3G rubber infilled pitches or synthetic ball courts. These…

Rhino mulch is an ideal surfacing option to consider if you have an existing loose play bark area. In order…

EPDM recycled rubber crumb is often turned into a soft safety floor in the UK and this is called Wetpour,…

Areas such as parks, playgrounds play equipment areas and golf pathways often need a suitable safety floor to help protect…

Play area flooring is an area where Soft Surfaces Ltd are true turnkey contractors / company. We have helped to…

Multi use games areas are a common sports facility in the UK and are seen in places like schools, local…

MUGA or multi use games areas can have numerous different surfaces, depending on the specification, design and sporting requirement if…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are known in the UK as premium sports contractor who specialise in the construction, specification, design and…

Artificial sports courts are a very common and popular sporting facility in the UK. They provide a one stop area…

Multi use games areas are facilities which have different sports surfaces, to suit a specification & design, and are designed…

SURFACINGS FOR SPORT PITCHES, MUGAS, ROOFTOPS 120       SURFACING FOR MUGA, SPORTS PITCHES, ALL WEATHER FIELDS Type: Unfilled Synthetic Turf Anticipated…

Wet pour flooring is a rubber safety surface which we often install in and around play parks. It’s also suitable…

Soft Surfaces Ltd have a history of working in Northumberland in areas that include Alnwick, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Morpeth….

Nottinghamshire has been a particularly successful county for Soft Surfaces Ltd and we have worked in places like Nottingham, Mansfield…

Wetpour is a rubberized safety surface that is ideal for areas such as play areas with play equipment, playgrounds, pathways…

Oakham, Uppingham and Cottesmore are areas of Rutland where our contractors have completed installations of Wet pour safety rubber surfacing. Wetpour…

Wetpour or soft tarmac is a product used predominantly on areas that need protection to protect against critical fall heights…

Soft Tarmac, Wetpour or Poured in place is a safety surface that is designed to be installed in areas that…

Astro turf MUGA synthetic all weather turf and 3G / 4G artificial grass are all purpose surfaces that are very…

Rubber outdoor external playground flooring that is found in parks, play areas and playgrounds is known in the industry as a…

SUDS Permeable Resin Bound Stone Footpath Paving is also known as Resin Bound Gravel and offers a different option to surfaces…

Reactive and Pro active maintenance is an essential part of the lifetime of the synthetic all weather astro turf man…

Algal Squidge can occur on sand infilled and sand dressed artificial synthetic all weather surfaces and it can cause substantial…

External Surfacing Skid Resistant Scale Deceleration Testing measures the performance and safety of the sports surface whether this is a…

Shock Absorption Vertical Deformation Field Testing measures the safety of the surfaces to the players where a player is running…

Vertical Ball Rebound Bounce Sports Surfacing Tests are carried out onsite with insitu field testing by an independent testing body…

Synthetic Turf Pitch Ball Roll Tests is carried out to newly installed artificial sports pitches, synthetic sport courts and multi…

5aside Football Long Pile Synthetic Turf Pitches is designed, constructed and maintained by soft surfaces limited. The design is a…

AGP, STP, ATP Long Pile Artificial Grass Pitches are abbreviated terms used and basically stand for artificial grass pitch, synthetic…

7 a side Soccer Long Pile Synthetic Grass Pitches are installed to all weather pitches, indoor football courts, floodlit multi…

Touch Rugby Long Pile Synthetic Turf Pitches are built in the UK with drainage into the sub base to allow…

IRB Type 22 Rugby Union Longer Piled Artificial Turf Pitches are built and constructed as all weather sports pitches to…

RFU, RFL, IRB Sports Artificial Pitch Long Pile Synthetic Grass is installed onto full sized rugby fields which is a…

60mm thick Long Pile Synthetic Turf All Weather Sports Artificial Pitches is designed and specified generally for rugby union and…

40mm depth Longer Piled Synthetic Grass Sport Pitch Surfacing is usually the specification designed on the NBS architects design. The…

Start planning for winter by ordering your playground de-icer now. Don’t wait till it snows or the first hard frost…

Is your local golf club pathway washing way ? Are you looking for a more permanent pathway solution for your…

Is there an alternative to grit salt as it makes the school entrance carpet very dirty ? Yes, Soft Surfaces…

De Icer Liquid Applied Deicer Product to Wetpour Safety Flooring Pathways and the liquid deicer starts to work from the moment…

Timber trim trails are extremely popular within school playgrounds, nurseries and children creche areas, as they offer excellent value for…

Is bound rubber bark a suitable safety surface? Yes if when it is used in the right areas. The areas…

Seamless poured in place is often called wetpour or soft tarmac and is a specialist rubberized safety play surface which…

Wet Pour / Soft Tarmac / Poured in Place is a seamless, liquid based safer flooring that is normally specified…

Long jump is becoming more popular in the UK due to the continued investment made by Sport England and to…

The throwing circle is for sports like Discuss, Shot Put and Hammer and is constructed using the same size /…

To meet IAAF or UK Athletics specifications and designs, the Javelin run up should be 30m in length by 4m…

MUGAs or multi use games areas are primary areas where people of all ages can participate in multi sport activities…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are one of many companies and sports contractors who deal and install lots of different sports surfacing…

Rejuvenation is normally carried out on full sized synthetic grass surfaces and is designed to remove contaminated infill from the…

The simple answer is yes. Our Rejuvenation process should form part of your long term pitch maintenance. The point at…

4th Generation Synthetic Sport Surfacing is being marketed all around the UK in leisure centres, schools, sports clubs and football…

STP, ATP, MUGA 4G All Weather Pitches are all over the UK if you google locations like in schools, colleges,…

Red EPDM Rubber Crumb Surfacing Suppliers in the UK supply many installers, contractors and surfacing companies with their rubberised chippings…

Blue EPDM Rubber Crumb Surfacing Suppliers throughout the UK supply all the wetpour companies for their playground flooring, park surfacing…

  Multi Use Games Areas are sports facilities that are often in places like schools, playgrounds and sports clubs and…

Recently I had a customer on the phone who said, “What generation of sports pitch surfacing is it when it’s…

Within the UK if you speak to contractors, suppliers and installers of astro turf synthetic sports surfaces then you will…

What will be the latest innovation of the artificial sports pitches? That is the million dollar question and many are…

Innovation of 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th generation synthetic artificial pitch is all the rage within the UK. How can we…

Synthetic grass sports pitches are normally sand filled, sand dressed or 3G artificial all weather Astroturf grass pitches which are…

MUGAs are often known as multi use games areas, kickabout courts, sports pitches and ATP / STPs. These games areas…

All weather pitch construction is a prime part of Soft Surfaces Ltd. We have installed many of these multi use…

Costing of an all weather surface can depend on lots of different factors such as area size / dimensions, type…

You would usually carry out tests for playground safety flooring after the installation of a play facility. It will often…

Throughout the UK many outdoor sports areas are very slippery and this is mainly due to the fact of moss…

Independent Sport Flooring Tests to BS EN 13036-4 can be carried out to all multi use games areas, sports courts,…

In Situ Slip Resistant Testing MUGA Sports Court is carried out to make sure the sports surfacing is fit for…

Why is my all weather sports pitch surfacing waterlogged has been asked several times over the past month due to…

Waterlogged Artificial Synthetic Turf Sports Pitches are a common problem in the UK at the moment. These issues can lead…

There are many reasons why all weather pitch surfacing gets waterlogged and flooded and the first finger pointed is to…

Synthetic Grass Sports Surface Rejuvenation quotes are inclusive of extracting contaminated sand infill which can be removed from site or…

Deep Cleaning Astroturf Sports Surfacing Maintenance is an annually ongoing maintenance schedule set up with schools, leisure centres, colleges and…

Over time, and without an adequate maintenance schedule, artificial grass sports pitches can start to lose their porosity and begin…

Options for flooded synthetic all weather pitches are being asked throughout the UK because of heavy rain forecasted and many…

Synthetic sports pitches corrective maintenance services are needed to astroturf all weather pitches throughout the UK and this visit is…

Why is my synthetic all weather pitch holding water and flooding is a common question by many sports clubs and…

All weather pitches – Standing Water, Flooding, Poor Draining is a common enquiry at present and the client or customer…

Sports Surfacing Field Tests to damaged areas are carried out to older existing artificial surfaces which report the problems and…

Commissioning newly installed sports surfacing test reports are crucial because every individual project should have a sports surface test carried…

Multi use sports pitches can come in many forms and have many different types of sports surfacing. These sports surfaces…

Synthetic Turf Pitches or STP & Artificial Turf Pitches or ATP need ongoing maintenance to ensure that the performance is…

Polymeric EPDM Multi Use Games Areas or MUGAs are often coated in a polyurethane coating to aid slip resistance and…

There are now lots of sports facilities in the UK which are in need of renovation and upgrade, along with…

There are a number of different coating options that are now available if your sports surface requires or has the…

Rhino Mulch Premium Resin Bonded Rubber Safety Surfacing is made from recycled rubber shred which is then bonded with a…

Soft Surfaces Ltd have a great track record in the safety surfaces sector and the new Rhino Mulch resin bound…

MUGA or Multi Use Games Areas are common sports surface facilities in the UK as more and more schools, sports…

High Jump and Athletics tracks are now becoming more popular in the UK, partly due to the impact of the…

We are a specialist sports surface contractor specialising in may different athletics sport surfaces including triple jump and long jump facilities. Triple jump…

Rhino Mulch is a specially designed product for areas such as play areas, Trim Trail Surfacing, Planters and Tree Pits….

MUGA or Multi Use Games Areas can be surfaced in a number of different solutions. These different surfaces will be…

Resin bound gravel is a porous / semi porous hardwearing surface. The special gravel is mixed or bound with a…

Wet Pour rubber safety surface is a product which is made up of a rubber SBR base layer and a…

Acrylic sports anti slip coatings are often CONSTRUCTION LINE, API and CHAS accredited and are mixed in Red, Green, Yellow,…

Modern sports playing facilities such as Multi Use Games Areas or MUGAs are coated with an anti slip coating, to…

7 aside football is a very popular sport in the UK, made ever more popular due to the FA premier…

There are a number of different surfaces that you can have for MUGAs or Multi Use Games Areas in the…

Resin bound rubber crumb sports underlay shockpad is designed to act as a shock layer to go between the sub…

Insitu Rubberised SBR PU Binder is a 15mm depth, recycled rubber chipping shockpad, installed over a Macadam sub base. This…

Lots of modern sports surface facilities have installed sports fencing, to help create a secure sports facility. These modern MUGA…

Wetpour is a playground safety surface that is made up of a base and top rubber that are both mixed…

Multi use game area surfaces can come in 3 different forms. Polymeric surface, Porous Macadam and 3G 3rd generation artificial…

Sports pitches surface finishes can now be taken down to 3 real choices. 3G artificial 3rd generation synthetic grass, Polymeric…

You may have seen children’s outdoor play facilities which have bouncy flooring to protect against injuries. Usually this will be…

The standard length of a long jump runway is 45m and with a width of 1.22m. Long jump sand pits…

Long jump in the UK is now an ever popular part of UK school curriculum and sports club participation. Long…

Multi User Games Area is now a very common sporting facility due to its multipurpose sporting use and different sports…

Many sports clubs, councils, schools and local authorities now have Multi User Game Areas available for people to use all…

Multi user sports courts are special areas that are designed for external sporting use, available for most climate conditions and…

Pole Vault is now becoming more popular with sports clubs and schools as an athletics event. This is likely due…

Pole Vault runway surfaces are now being re built and upgraded. The UK is now having extra funding for these…

Wet Pour Soft Play surfacing is often known as many other things such as Soft Bond Surfacing, Poured in Place,…

Athletics landing sand pit covers are now an essential part of sand pit maintenance and Health & Safety. Sand pit…

There is no standard dimension for the construction of a long jump landing pit as it seems that they can…

Javelin runways have a standard distance, length and dimensions that are applicable to UK Athletics and IAAF designs and specifications….

Javelin runways have a specific specification and design but they can be adapted to suit most cost requirements and budgets….

There is now lots of funding available for the construction and renovation for MUGA due to the ongoing commitment by…

A common specification for a Type 2 MUGA is that the surface is to be painted in an Acrylic Colour…

Type 2 MUGA is determined by the finished playing surface. This type of MUGA is made from an Open Textured…

Aromatic binders  (moisture curing) create a yellowing effect on all surfaces. The phenomenon is the result of the formation of…

Porous Macadam MUGA’s or Multi Use Games Areas often have an anti slip coating applied to the surface as it…

Soft coloured asphalt bitmac pathways is something I have just received a phonecall for?? I asked the question what was…

Fixed Solid Schools Take-Off Board is used on long jump runways and triple jump runways. There is no jump indicators…

Pressure cleaning of the tennis sports court is now a vital part of Multi Use Games Area maintenance and could…

Socketed tennis, basketball, netball posts replacement lid sockets are vital to old MUGAs because many hinged lids break and need…

HG5 AENA Sports Surfaces Coating for MUGA surfacing is a high performance sports surface paint that is suitable for Netball and…

Netball is an increasingly popular sport in the UK and we are seeing lots more netball being played in clubs,…

Resin bound stone or aggregate can be used on a number of different surfaces. The end result will give a…

The application of Resin Bound Stone process is a tricky process but the end results can be stunning. Using an…

MUGA restoration can be vital to the performance of a sports club / society. A poor sports surface which is…

Converting a Rundown Tennis Court MUGA can energise the sports club. A rundown ball court can have a negative effect…

The repair and maintenance works of tennis courts is vital to the on going sporting performance of the ball court….

Tennis & MUGA courts and specialist sports surfaces which require renovation and regular maintenance. There are a number of different…

Floodlit Multi Use Games Area is a multi use sports area which has specialist surfacing. The MUGA can come in…

Floodlit all weather sports pitches are now an integral part of sporting play in the UK. The construction of the…

Wet Pour Rubber EPDM granulate can be made to produce playground spheres, which can come in a variety of different…

Rubber EPDM spheres are now a popular part of Wet Pour Soft Surfacing play areas due to their decorative and…

Soft playground rubber spheres are often added to the design of a play area by architects or site managers due…

If you are looking for coloured play safety surfacing, you might be interested in EPDM wetpour rubber. The EPDM wet…

MUGA all weather surfaces are now common place in schools and sports clubs as they provide a modern, safe sporting…

Play area wet pour safety surface is a finish that is designed for toddler play areas and play equipment areas….

MUGA Twin Bar Panel fencing is an attractive option for any sporting project which requires a high quality perimeter fence….

We are seeing more of play areas that are in need of urgent renovation. Many of these areas are children’s…

If you have a tarmac or polymeric sports court, you may be interested in details regarding recolouring sports court surfaces….

Recolouring Moisture Cure Anti Slip Paint & Line Marking to Sport MUGAs has to be done in dry weather and…

Soft Surfaces are Outdoor play surfaces suppliers throughout the UK being able to supply all types of safety surfacing from…

A shockpad or Resin Bound Rubberised Crumb is an In – Situ durable layer that is designed to go between…

Nortex All Weather Surfacing Self Binding Gravel is what used to be installed on tennis courts, multi use games areas,…

How to Design a Outdoor School Playground Surfaces Area can be done by the headteacher or even by the pupils….

Long Jump Pit Construction Athletics Track Costs are usually funded to many schools. The grants available are widespread within the…

The NBS specification under the Q26 is for all types of special surfacing on play areas, playgrounds, MUGAs and sports…

Leigh Legion Football Club should hold there heads high being beaten in the laithwaite shield 3-1 against premiership side Standish…

EDPM rubber crumb is EPDM rubberised granules that is basically mistyped. The reason for this blog is because several well…

Porous Polymeric Surfaced MUGA is installed throughout the UK on multi use games areas for children and kids to play…

Impact attenuating playground surfacing is a type of safety surface to meet the CFH critical fall height of play area…

We offer a range of impact absorbing safety surfaces Impact attenuating play area surface under playground equipment is needed when…

4G Grass Football Pitch Sports Surface Synthetic Turf Carpet is a great marketing tool. At present there is no such thing…

Rubber Kerbs to Athletic Triple Jump Runways are installed for the safety of the children and kids that will be…

The design of Netball Court can have a major impact with the surface type and price. The Multi Use Games…

5 a Side MUGA sports courts have a minimum playing size of 25.91m x 16.76m. The dimensions you choose will…

Roll Form welded Multi Use Games Area Fencing, is a popular fencing system which is perfect for MUGA’S and Ball…

MUGA Anti Slip Sports Coatings are installed on all types of sports courts throughout the UK. A multi use sports…

Renovation of synthetic grass pitches are usually carried out approx. 15 years after the construction of the sports pitch but…

Rubber playground surface construction is carried out in a number of locations around the UK. We can supply and install…

Children’s play area flooring can vary for indoor surfaces and outdoor playground facilities. Lots of places such as schools and…

40mm thick wetpour insitu synthetic surfacing is made up of two types of rubber crumb materials which is epdm granules…

Poured In Place Rubber Bouncy Playground Surfaces are a safety surfacing requirement to be installed under play equipment to meet…

Seamless Rubber Play Area Surfaces is an insitu applied safety surfacing flooring applied on play areas and playgrounds. The seamless…

Acrylic Sports Court Spraying Anti Slip Paint Surface is installed onto macadam type 1 and type 2 MUGAs throughout the…

Impermeable cushioned acrylic tennis courts are installed to falls as the surface is not porous and therefore water will be…

Upgrade, Refurbishment, Replacement of Wetpour Flooring is very common due to the main reason being that rubber shrinks and expands….

Wetpour Band Perimeter Shrinkage Repairs are very common in the UK because rubber crumb EPDM is prone to shrink and…

Do you have an existing long jump or triple jump that you wish to renovate? Are you looking to install…

Soft Tarmac Suppliers, Contractors, Installers can only be done when the weather is dry and cannot be done in wet…

All Weather Surface Children’s Playground Safety Flooring can be a selection of safety surfaces within the UK. All weather grass…

Rubber Tarmac School Outdoor Playground Flooring is known to many within the industry as soft pour or wet pour safety…

Soft Fall impact absorbing playground surface is a rubber surface installed on parks, outdoor classrooms, school play areas, playgrounds and…

Costs of Schools Playground Safety Surfacing can vary from job to job depending on access, dimensions and measurements for the…

Costs, Prices, Quotes to repair wetpour rubber soft surfaces are dependent on the colour and also the depth of the…

Moisture Cure Polyurethane Binders are used on polymeric surfaces and impact absorbing playground surfacing areas. The PU binders have been…

EPDM wet pour rubber surfacing colour options are wide range because there is a dozen colour EPDM granules available. The…

Soft Surfaces are able to design, construct and maintain MUGA sports pitches throughout the UK. The construction can involves a…

Q26 Special surfacing/ pavings for sports/ general amenity IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACINGS FOR PLAY AREAS 300 EXTENT OF IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACING…

Q26 Special surfacing/ pavings for sport/ general amenity IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACINGS FOR PLAY AREAS 300       EXTENT OF IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACING…

Q26 Special surfacing/ pavings for sport/ general amenity IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACINGS FOR PLAY AREAS 300       EXTENT OF IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACING…

There are various shockpads that are installed beneath artificial grass or synthetic sports surfaces. The shockpad can be a 25mm…

LEAP is a Local Equipped Area for Play that is needed on building sites when building a certain amount of houses…

NEAP is a Neighbourhood Area Equipped for Play that is constructed on building sites when there’s a certain amount of…

Guidance has been produced regarding kids play with two main sources of information: Fields in Trust (FIT), formally NPFA, and…

Many outdoor play areas now have colourful surfaces installed to provide safety and protection for the children. One of the…

One popular outdoor surface type is resin bound rubber mulch. This is made from 100% recycled tyre rubber shred, which…

We can install a safe play area surface for your outdoor facility to prevent kids from being injured while running…

1. Quality in Play Confirm your play supplier is part of a recognised play-body. All API member companies adhere to…

Wetpour is a rubber surface which is often used in children’s play areas to provide safety qualities and colourful designs….

Rubber EPDM spheres can be used in parks and gardens and even city streets, as a piece of play equipment,…

Do you have an existing wetpour surface that has shrunk at the edges and has rips or tears? There are…

After arriving on the site for tennis courts, mugas, playgrounds or play areas all equipment to be used is moved…

One of the most popular safety surfaces for playgrounds is wetpour. This is often referred to as rubber tarmac or…

Soft Surfaces Ltd is a Specialist Wet-pour Safety Surfacing and playground construction company providing services to the public and private…

There are many types of protective playground flooring for a children’s play area. These are designed to absorb impact if…

All weather pitches are a synthetic sports pitch constructed in artificial grass. These sports surfaces can be line marked for…

Soft Surfaces are committed to offering ‘Best Value’ through our commitment and technical excellence. Soft Surfaces have a wealth of…

As long jump run up construction specialists, the supply & installation of a run up and sand pit athletics facility…

We have recently constructed a new synthetic 3G sports pitch at St Peters, Orrell. The works involved ripping out and removal of…

Having wetpour graphics rubber inserts installed within children’s playground flooring brightens up the impact absorbing safety surface. The rubber inserts are…

Type 3 polymeric surfacing MUGA facilities are rubber surface specifications which are ideal for a variety of sports with the main sport…

Tennis facility construction project for a facility which is also utilised as a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) for a…

Supply and installation of 3G artificial grass sports surface (third generation surfacing) with inlaid lines cut in for football, rugby and hockey at Aston…

Elastic insitu shockpad layers are installed under the installation of artificial grass on sports pitches. A elastic shockpad is a…

We are the leading sports surfacing contractor throughout the UK being able to offer the full scope of works from…

Wetpour safety surfacing can be installed in a selection of colours but it is worth noting that only one touching…

Soft Surfaces are the leading sports rebound fence contractors throughout the UK. We can offer the full scope of works…

Installers of Manhole Covers UK It is a well known fact that Playground surfacing are designed to protect children, however sometimes within…

Playground surfacing is installed throughout the UK to protect children on play equipment. Playground surfacing has progressed year on year…

Soft Surfaces Ltd are offering every type of sports surface within the UK from macadam, polymeric, needlepunch to synthetic turf…

Soft Surfaces carries out Wet Pour Safety surfaces, Polymeric Surfaces (Specialist Playing Surfaces), Sports Surfacing (3G artificial grass, synthetic turf), Sports Floodlighting, MUGA (Multi Use…

Nationwide Wetpour Installers Soft Surfaces Ltd carries out wetpour surfacing throughout the UK. We have been established 15 years and…

Play area safer surfacing is a common name used within the children’s outdoor playground surfaces. Other names which are often…

As well as this playground blog then at Soft Surfaces Ltd we also have a sports surfacing blog that covers all…

Artificial Turf Construction UK Artificial Grass is all the rage throughout the UK whether it be a synthetic turf sports…

Rhino Turf Surfacing If you’re looking for professional installers of Rhino Turf surfacing within the United Kingdom, then you have…

  There has been a sustained focus on exercise and staying fit and healthy in the last few years, particularly…

Activity has a massive impact on children’s wellbeing and studies have proved that taking part in activities actually benefits individuals…

I’m sure you’ll agree that as a young child some of your fondest memories were made outdoors. Playing football, hopscotch…