Tennis courts are a great outdoor escape to help you stay active and have fun. That being said, things can go awry if you’re not taking proper care of your court. Resurfacing is an inevitable process, but when and why you carry out this action relies on a few different factors. Whether you’re the owner of a club or you have a personal tennis court in your yard, it’s crucial to understand when to resurface your court and the steps you can take to minimize how often you have to do it.

As a common rule of thumb, you should resurface your tennis court every four to eight years. There are two factors that determine where in that timeline your resurfacing falls—whether or not the initial construction was properly carried out and whether or not you’re regularly maintaining the court. Proper tennis court maintenance includes actions like removing debris (leaves, sand, tree branches, etc.), getting rid of any standing water, and regularly power washing to get rid of debris that’s harder to remove than small obstructions, like leaves.

With all that being said, it’s important to know the signs of whether or not you’ve been properly carrying out those aforementioned tasks. The common signs you need to resurface your tennis court include fading court colors, mold growth, and large cracks forming. Aside from these factors, you’ll know it’s time to resurface your court if it has been six to eight years since your last resurfacing. At the end of the day, a professional is going to need to inspect it before the resurfacing anyway, so you’ll know whether or not your judgment is correct before committing to the project.

By knowing how to spot the signs you need to resurface your tennis court, you can prevent the court from turning into an unsafe or unappealing area. Once your court is safe and ready for play, we can help you find a wide selection of tennis court supplies including nets, windscreens, and even some helpful maintenance items.