Technical Surfaces is delighted to announce that our long-term partnership with Dorset County FA to deliver quality maintenance to 3G pitches across the region has been extended to 2024.From recreational football to competitive matches, we understand how important it is for players to have...

Sportex Group, the Scottish specialist sports surfacing contractor, has announced the acquisition of synthetic sports pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces Ltd.Sportex Group is one of the UK’s fastest growing sports facility companies, specialising in the construction, maintenance and...

As clubs, leisure centres, community groups and sports facilities nationwide continue to be severely impacted by the scale of the pandemic, we wanted to reassure our customers that funding packages are available - to provide immediate financial support and ensure that facilites can remain...

Technical Surfaces is excited to announce that we will now be using the Magnet Bar on our maintenance visits as a FREE service to all of our MatchFit® maintenance customers!The Magnet Bar lifts and removes metal studs and other sharp metallic objects from your playing surface, and will be utilised...

It is with great sadness that Technical Surfaces announces the loss of one of its family, Commercial Director Greg Hill, who passed away suddenly on Sunday 22nd September 2019 at the age of 52.In partnership with Jonathan Gunn, Greg established Technical Surfaces in 1997, and together they...

MatchFit® customers - remove the hassle of leaf collection this autumn!As our regular customers know, with our MatchFit® programmes you will already be experiencing the benefits of maintenance on your artificial sports surface.To ensure that your facility remains free from contamination, we also...

On Saturday 25 February, the 3G pitch at Aylestone Park FC played host to the local round of matches in the disability category of this year’s FA People’s Cup, with bottles of water donated by Technical Surfaces for all participants.The event was hosted in partnership between Leicestershire FA...

Technical Surfaces has helped to prepare the artificial pitch surrounds at Twickenham, ready for the start of the Rugby Six Nations tournament when England face France.The artificial surrounds had been found not to be up to the required standard, so Technical Surfaces were called in to offer our...

Technical Surfaces has completed a large-scale renovation of the ‘David Beckham’ community pitch at St. George’s Park, and in the process has enabled the surface to qualify for The FA’s 3G Football Turf Pitch Register.The pitch, one of only two outdoor artificial surfaces on site, is now...

There have been concerns raised in the media in recent days concerning the health & safety of 3G pitches, and specifically the risks associated with the rubber crumb infill.Please find below links to a selection of independent articles, research and reports, along with a statement issued earlier...

At this time of year, heavy rainfall can expose underlying issues with the drainage of synthetic sports surfaces, leading to issues with flooding and standing water.Drainage problems indicate a contaminated infill, which can leave the playing surface feeling hard and compacted underfoot, as well as...

As many of our customers are aware, now is the ideal time to review the condition of your synthetic sports surface, ensuring it is in peak condition ahead of the new football and hockey seasons.To help get your surface ready, Technical Surfaces has compiled a checklist of useful points to...

As many of our clients are already aware, summer is the best time of year for synthetic surfaces to benefit from a Revite® - a deeper clean of the granular infill, and the ideal complement to our regular Power Sweeping maintenance.A Revite® can help to improve the playing performance and draining...

For the second time in as many years, Technical Surfaces has worked in close partnership with the grounds team at St. George’s Park to ensure that their prestigious indoor 3G pitch retains its FIFA 2* status into 2015.The endorsement of the 3G playing surface by football’s world governing body...

St. George’s Park, England’s National Football Centre, was victorious at the recent Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Awards, winning The IOG Kubota/Redexim Charterhouse Best Maintained Artificial Pitch of the Year for its indoor 3G pitch.The pitch, named after former England manager Sir Alf...

One Leisure (St. Ives) has won “The IOG National Governing Bodies Grassroots Sports Ground Team of the Year” at the 2014 Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Awards earlier this month.The centre boasts a number of outdoor natural and synthetic surfaces for tennis, netball, cricket, athletics,...

Did you know that many pitches reach the end of their life prematurely, simply due to a lack of year-round maintenance?Technical Surfaces can help protect your investment AND save costs by extending the usable life of your surface, with our Summer Works programme!RepairsIt is important that any...

Without a suitable maintenance programme, artificial surfaces can suffer a host of problems, leading to increased downtime, health & safety risks, and even closure. To preserve the safe use and performance levels of your surface, why not invest in a MatchFit® package from Technical Surfaces, the...

Does your artificial pitch have safe, suitable equipment for football, hockey or tennis?The AstroTech® range from Technical Surfaces is designed for use on artificial turf surfaces. We’ve teamed up with equipment specialists Harrod UK to deliver only the best quality sports equipment for use on...

Technical Surfaces has maintained the 3G pitch at Allianz Park, home of Saracens RFC, since it was installed back in early 2013. As well as hosting Permiership Rugby matches, the pitch is a true community facility, providing a playing surface for a variety of schemes implemented by Saracens,...

One Leisure St Ives has won the coveted IOG Kubota/Redexim Charterhouse Best Maintained Artificial Pitch of the Year for its 3G surface, and has thanked Technical Surfaces for our efforts in helping them to achieve industry recognition.The IOG Industry Awards recognises the achievements of grounds...

At Technical Surfaces, we have been promoting artificial pitch maintenance for over 15 years. In the past, it was hard to convince people that their ‘All Weather Pitch’ actually did require care and attention, and that the benefits of having an artificial pitch would only be realised with an...

Technical Surfaces is proud to be playing an active role in the ongoing maintenance of the 3G training pitch at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.The FIFA RECOMMENDED 2* surface, installed by McArdle Sport Tec, was opened at the club’s Compton Park Academy site in 2012, which itself has been granted...

The 3G artificial football pitch at Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre has a new addition – the R.E.D Series 8 Primary Care Package from Technical Surfaces.The pitch, installed in 2013 by Bernhard’s Sports Surfaces, represents a key investment in the club’s academy and youth development,...

The indoor 3G sports pitch at St. George’s Park has maintained its prestigious FIFA 2-Star status for another 12 months, thanks to the dedication of Head Groundsman, Alan Ferguson and his grounds team, with the help of maintenance experts Technical Surfaces.The pitch, installed in 2012 and named...

Just as you might have a ‘sinking fund’ in place to finance the eventual replacement of your synthetic sports pitch, it is important to put funds aside for the on-going maintenance of your existing surface. Your budget should reflect the age of your facility and may need to be increased as the...

Technical Surfaces is pleased to announce that we have recently completed our patented Rejeneration® works on the synthetic sports surface at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.At 10 years old, the sand-filled pitch was in need of a deep clean to remove excess mud and silt, to help resolve the...

Welcome to the 2013 Technical Surfaces newsletter, our annual review of the latest developments in the world of artificial pitch maintenance.In this issue, we examine the ways in which you can maximise life, use and revenue from your existing surface, be it with a deep-cleaning Rejeneration®,...

4,772 JOBS COMPLETED ON 872 ARTIFICIAL SURFACES ACROSS THE UK, INCLUDING...263 SCHOOLS93 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES42 ACADEMIES174 LEISURE CENTRES68 SPORTS CLUBS25 TECHNICIANS TRAVELLING FAR & WIDE - FROM LAND'S END TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS3,060 SWEEPS, DECOMPACTIONS & DRAG BRUSHES1,063 PITCH...

With many artificial sports pitches out of action for the past couple of weeks due to snow and ice, this week’s warmer temperatures will come as a relief to many schools, sports clubs and leisure centres, which can now look forward to re-opening their facilities for matches and training.However,...

Is the winter weather adversely affecting your artificial pitch? Then read on...At this time of year we always see an increase in calls from customers in need of repairs to their astro pitch. The first sign of frost and any weakness in the seams of a 3G or sand filled synthetic surface are exposed...

If your Tarmac Sports Areas are suffering from a lack of maintenance, why not arrange for a Hydrotech® from Technical Suraces? This specialist clean removes any moss, algae and other contaminants that leave tarmac dirty, slippery and difficult to play on.Our range of Tarmac Court works also...

Are you considering adding extra line markings to allow tennis, netball or even American football to be played on your artificial pitch?Looking to generate increased revenue by expanding the capabilities of your artificial sports surface?Or how about refreshing your existing painted lines in time...

Heavy rains and floods across the country these past few weeks have left many artificial sports pitch in need of attention.If your pitch is showing any of the following symptoms, then a deep-clean may be required:Pools of standing water that are slow to drain awaySilt and mud deposits across the...

As the Olympic Torch Relay moves through our glorious towns, cities and countrysides, a wave of excitement follows as we get closer to the grand opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. The opening ceremony will see director Danny Boyle of smash hit films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later,...

When the artificial sports pitch at Kingsford Community College began to show signs of deterioration in both its ability to drain and its performance levels, the pitch operators were keen to reverse this process and restore the usable condition of their astroturf.The artificial pitch was originally...

Despite the concerns raised and warnings issued in the weeks leading up to winter 2011, the disruptive snows and frosts that we have endured in recent years have – on the whole – failed to materialise. Certainly, the number of calls we received regarding snow, frost and ice has been minimal...

A common misconception with artificial sports pitches is that they are ‘all-weather’, so much so that they are often referred to as just the ‘All Weather Pitch’.If maintained correctly, an astroturf pitch should be playable in most weathers, but it is a mistake to assume that such surfaces...

How often have you seen a tarmac sport surface, at a school or perhaps in a park, looking redundant through lack of care and maintenance? A bit tired and faded where vibrant lines once marked out netball and tennis courts? Suffering from excess moss caused by the shade of overhanging trees? Even if...

As winter approaches, do you find your artificial sports pitch constantly flooding? Does water take a long time to drain away? And when the water eventually does drain away, are you then left with unsightly and potentially hazardous mud and silt deposits on your synthetic carpet?If so, it is likely...

A key benefit of artificial turf is its capacity to support usage levels far greater than a natural grass pitch can withstand, and regular care and attention is required throughout the life of a synthetic surface to achieve this.Alongside the specialist cleaning processes provided by maintenance...

As pupils and teachers prepare to return to the ‘chalk-face’ for the new academic year, pencil cases are replenished, shoes polished and uniforms ironed. But is your artificial sports surface similarly equipped to handle the rigours of football and hockey when schools reopen for business in...

There are always risks associated with playing sport, and we’ve all heard horror stories of bad tackles, twisted ankles and broken legs, and even serious injuries and fatalities associated with unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts and other equipment. But while accidents do happen, they can also...

Good quality Line Markings can make all the difference to both the appearance and appeal of an artificial turf sports facility. To offer players the assurance that these lines will last over the course of a season (whether for football, tennis or hockey), you need a service you can rely on....

Maintenance procedures such as Drag Brushing, Power Sweeping and Vegetation Treatments are fundamentally designed to maintain the playing and draining properties of artificial sports pitches by addressing issues at surface level. However, if surface level issues are not attended to right from ...

The most common problems encountered on artificial grass tennis courts stem from a lack of maintenance, which is a year-round requirement on any artificial surface.The characteristics associated with tennis – the concentration of play across the surface, the location of the courts and the...

As many schools, councils and leisure centres across the country approach a new financial year, they will soon turn their attentions to setting budgets for the next 12 months, as well as to making full use of any remaining funds at their disposal for the current fiscal term. Within this,...

Artificial turf maintenance is becoming increasingly important in 21st century sport. From leisure centres and schools to top-level pitches, the benefits of artificial sports surfaces are recognised throughout the sports industry, and it is vital that these facilities are maintained to the correct...

The harsh winter is continuing to take its toll on synthetic sports surfaces across the country. Mistakenly labelled as ‘all-weather’, many facilities have been all but unusable during the recent snowfall, with some still experiencing problems even after the snow had thawed.If maintained...

Stoke City FC has become the latest client to invest in dedicated machinery and equipment supplied by artificial pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces.The grounds team at Stoke City FC, headed by Andrew Jackson, was recommended to contact us by Desso Sports Systems, who manufactured the...

Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club is the latest customer to benefit from the expert tennis court maintenance provided by Technical Surfaces, the UK’s leading synthetic surface maintenance provider.Impressed with the renovation works carried out on the tennis courts at a nearby David Lloyd centre, the...

Just as you might have a ‘sinking fund’ in place to finance the eventual replacement of an artificial sports surface, it is equally important to put funds aside for the ongoing maintenance of your brand new facility.“Ignoring the maintenance of a synthetic surface, even in its first 12...

Ideally, artificial sports surfaces should be maintained from day one, but unfortunately this does not always happen. However, we are confident that, by implementing the correct maintenance programme, even the oldest of surfaces can be restored to an ‘as new’ condition, as long as the overall...

Leicester City FC calls upon Technical Surfaces to help them prepare for this weekend’s visit of Reading FC and Sky Sports TV to the Walkers Stadium.The services of the UK’s leading synthetic pitch maintenance specialists were required to restore the strip of artificial grass that runs adjacent...

The floods that struck Cumbria in November 2009 caused devastation to villages and towns across the whole county. Amongst the areas affected was Egremont, a town situated on the west coast of Cumbria, which suffered when the banks of the river Ehen burst and flooded houses, business premises and...

The dual processes of Decompaction and topping-up of the pitch’s rubber infill has helped to restore the playing qualities of the surface, as well as safeguarding its projected life expectancy and protecting the Premier League club’s initial investment.These specialist processes have already...

Congratulations to Nicki Lush, the lucky winner of our World Cup Competition!Nicki is now the proud owner of an adidas Jabulani World Cup 2010 Match Ball, whose design pays tribute to the host nation of South Africa and incorporates new technology developed at Loughborough University to provide the...

Small enough to manoeuvre through a single gate, but powerful enough to carry out the required daily or weekly activities to keep your surface in perfect shape, our R.E.D Range has been fully Researched, Engineered and Developed to meet the needs of any grounds team.One of our customers to benefit...

As the UK’s leading synthetic pitch maintenance specialists, Technical Surfaces has a wealth of firsthand experience in helping customers whose budgets can’t quite stretch to the ideal all-inclusive maintenance programme, but who are keen to secure a good return on their initial investment. We...

Attended by Dr Colin Young from SAPCA and Naz Khan, assistant principle at South Birmingham College, the celebratory event marked an important milestone not only for Technical Surfaces, but for the synthetic pitch maintenance industry as a whole. The NVQ2: Sport and Play Surfaces was launched in...

While the core element of our work centres around football pitches, tennis courts and kickabout areas, customer enquiries can sometimes take us in a very different direction – but where artificial grass needs maintenance, rest assured we can provide the solution.We were recently contacted by Arun...

Q. My synthetic sports surface seems ok at the moment: why should I order a summer Revite®?A. As with Power Sweeping, a Revite® should be viewed as a preventative measure, to essentially halt the spread of contamination within the surface infill. If your surface is starting to show signs of dark...

Every company strives for efficiency and Technical Surfaces is no different; however we do NOT do this at any price. We have over recent years been taking steps to become ‘greener’ and as part of this reduce our CO2 emissions. In an effort to coordinate this we have created our ECO//DRIVE...

Is your artificial sports surface constantly flooding? Does water take a long time to drain away? When the water eventually does drain away, are you then left with unsightly and potentially hazardous mud and silt deposits on your synthetic carpet? If so, it is likely that your all-weather surface...

Technical Surfaces' association with The New Saints FC and their 3G Ligaturf FIFA 2* Pitch continues apace, with the Oswestry club currently riding high at the top of the Welsh Premier League. Our maintenance programme designed specifically for 3rd Generation surfaces is implemented on a monthly...

In 2007, Bolton Wanderers FC invested in a 40-acre training facility close to the Reebok Stadium, comprising four full-size grass pitches, one of the largest 3G synthetic pitches in Europe, modern changing rooms, offices and a physio room. Our association with the Premier League club began in...

As the UK’s leading synthetic sports surface maintenance provider, Technical Surfaces strives to ensure that our customers receive a consistently high standard of quality and care, and in order to achieve this, our own codes of practice and management systems must be subjected to the highest...

Read why we chose to re-brand and what's in store for the...

The build up of painted lines on a syntheitc pitch can cause annoyingly uneven ball roll and bounce. But it can also pose a slipping hazard to users if left unchecked, according to maintenance company Technical Surfaces. At Dame Alice Owen School in Potters Bar, applications of football and hockey...

In a unique project commission by Technical Surfaces Ltd, Loughborough University's Sports Research Laboratory is using an industrial robot to evaluate various cleaning brushes and their effect on a range of synthetic...

Loughborough University was the venue for a St George's Day series of demonstrations by specialist maintenance company Technical Surfaces showing maintenance techniques for synthetic...

Technical Surfaces recently welcomed members of the press as well as consultants to Loughborough University for a day which demonstrated how the company is at the forefront of the maintenance of synthetic surfaces. Journalists and consultants were treated to an introduction of why a new corporate...

Chris Bassett talks to Jonathan Gunn, Technical Director of synthetic surfac maintenance company, Technical Surfaces, about the economic importance of looking after your facility...

Two established names in the artificial surfaces market form joint partnership. Technical Surfaces and Playrite, two well known companies in the world of artificial surface maintenance and sales of artificial surfaces have, in joint partnership, launched Cricket Carpets...

The British Winter can take its toll on synthetic sports surfaces, leaving behind a trail of standing water, surface silt and health and safety risks. Furthermore, the recent spate of poor summers have done little to ease the pressure on artificial pitches and courts, which as 'all weather'...

Cover story concentrates on FIFA 2* achievement of artifical Ligaturf pitch at Welsh Premier League Club, The New Saints FC. Other stories include 'Focus on the Credit Crunch' and 'Consistency: The Key to a Successful All Weather...