Padel Court Construction

What is padel?

Padel originated in Mexico in the 1960s and quickly gained popularity in Spain and Latin America. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, with an expanding presence in Europe and beyond. Padel is a dynamic and exciting racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. It is played on an enclosed court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. Here’s what makes padel unique:

Court Dimensions: The court is 20m long and 10m wide, surrounded by walls made of glass and wire-mesh fencing.

Accessibility: The game’s smaller court and slower ball speed make it accessible to all ages and skill levels.

Gameplay: Padel is played in doubles. The points starts with an underarm serve, and the ball must bounce once on the turf before hitting the glass wall, adding a strategic layer to the game.

Experienced Installers of Padel Courts

With over 20 years of experience in constructing elite sports surfaces worldwide, our team has honed the essential skills and knowledge needed to install a wide variety of surfaces for different sports. Over the years we have installed padel courts internationally and worked with construction companies to fulfil the needs of sporting organisations.

Our extensive experience ensures that every project is completed with precision and durability in mind, allowing padel enthusiasts to have a world-class playing surface.

Our padel court construction projects

Our commitment is to help professional athletes, amateurs and beginners compete at their very best.

Artificial Padel Turf Manufacturing

We are proud to produce the highest-quality artificial Padel turf at our leading synthetic turf production plant in Cumbria. The SISTurf Court Pro is a premium sand-dressed, texturised monofilament surface designed for beginners and experienced Padel players.

THE SIS COURT PRO SURFACE IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE COLOUR OPTIONS:

With a wealth of experience in constructing elite sports surfaces, our team is well-versed in the intricacies of padel court construction. We understand the unique requirements of padel courts and have successfully completed numerous projects worldwide, delivering high-quality results that meet the specific standards of the sport.

padel court Construction Process

Design and planning: Designing a padel tennis court starts with selecting an appropriate location and determining the facilities layout, with court orientation paramount to creating a free-flowing padel experience.

It is important to provide ample space between courts to accommodate out-of-court play for higher-level players. Additionally, while a minimum height clearance of 6 meters is required, it is recommended to have 8 meters where possible.

Depending where your padel courts are, you may require planning permission, particularly for public or large-scale developments. This involves submitting a detailed planning application to the local council, which will be evaluated based on criteria such as environmental impact, community benefits, and compliance with local planning regulations.

Consulting with the local planning authority early in the process is recommended to understand specific requirements and facilitate a smoother approval process.

Site assessment and preparation: Conduct a thorough site inspection to evaluate the site, drainage, and overall suitability. If suitable, work starts to clear and level the site, ensuring a stable foundation for the court. Followed by excavating the area to the required depth and installing proper drainage to provide structural stability.

Foundations: Once the drainage is in place, we apply a level layer of crushed stone or gravel to create the sub base, allowing for further drainage capabilities. The base layer is formed with a level layer of concrete or asphalt, providing a firm foundation for the playing surface.

Surrounding enclosure and rebound walls: As per the International Padel Federation standards, the enclosures consist of glass walls and metal mesh fencing. The back glass walls are 10 metres wide, and 3 metres high, with an additional 1 metre mesh fence on top. The walls and mesh fence across the side of the courts stand at 3 metres high.

Given the heavy weight of these structures, it is essential to have them professionally installed to ensure structural stability.

Installing the padel turf: At SIS Pitches, we can install your chosen turf or our premium padel turf, as experts at installing artificial sports surfaces with over 20 years experience, your installation is in safe hands.

The finishing touches: Once the playing surface is in-situ, we install the LED lighting, net posts and provide you with any maintenance equipment or training required.

Why choose us?

Padel Court Maintenance

The amount of padel court maintenance that your facility will require depends on how much your courts are getting used.

Our team of qualified and experienced specialists can help. Our in-house maintenance service, SISPlus, gives ground teams constant access to professional advice and support from our friendly team. 

Not only can our expert maintenance team increase the longevity of your tennis courts, but they can also help to improve and sustain their performance.

Padel Court Cost

The price of your artificial padel court will depend on a number of different factors, including size, type, quality, brand and location.

The price of an artificial padel court is bespoke for each client, get in touch for a free consultation today. Our specialists can provide an exact cost, based on your requirements.

Get in touch!

If you’re looking for padel court construction, installation or maintenance, then please arrange a free consultation today.