At Artificial Pitch Repair, we provide professional maintenance, restoration, and installation services for synthetic sports surfaces used in football, rugby, hockey, and multi-use games areas (MUGAs).

From seam failures and worn turf to drainage issues and base movement, we handle all types of structural and surface repairs, ensuring your pitch stays safe, consistent, and fit for play.

Whether you manage a school field, club facility, or public sports ground across the UK, we help prolong the longevity of your artificial pitch while keeping disruption to a minimum.

What Are The Benefits Of Regular Artificial Pitch Repair?

Routine sports surface maintenance of artificial pitches is key to preserving surface integrity, performance, and safety. Fixing issues like lifted seams, infill loss, or uneven surfaces early prevents more serious deterioration and reduces the risk of player injuries.

Repairs also help maintain proper drainage, reliable traction, and consistent ball behaviour, essential for competitive play and long-term surface durability.

What Does The Synthetic Pitch Repair Process Involve?

Artificial pitch repair is a structured process that responds to the type and extent of damage and typically includes:

• Initial inspection – Identifies problems such as seam separation, infill migration, base instability, or contamination from debris and algae.
• Seam repairs – Secures lifted joins using industrial adhesives and reinforced seam tape.
• Surface patching – Replaces worn turf areas with matching synthetic material to restore uniformity.
• Infill correction – Top-ups and decompaction restore energy absorption and traction through a thorough deep clean.
• Drainage and base levelling – Repairs uneven zones and addresses poor water runoff to prevent long-term sub-base damage.

How Much Does Pitch Repair Cost?

Artificial pitch repair price ranges from £300 to over £5,000, depending on the surface size, type of damage, and equipment needed.

Minor fixes, such as seam bonding or moss removal, may cost between £300 and £800, while more involved work, like turf replacement or sub-base repairs, typically ranges from £1,000 to £3,000. Extensive structural repairs can exceed £5,000, especially if multiple areas are affected.

Contact Artificial Pitch Repair to receive a customised quote based on your pitch’s specific condition and site requirements.

How Long Does Professional Pitch Repair Service Take?

The duration of artificial pitch repair such as smaller tasks, are usually completed in 2 to 4 hours. Moderate repairs, including patching worn zones or treating moss buildup, typically take 1 to 2 days.

Larger repairs, such as correcting drainage or replacing turf sections, may take up to 3 days, including time for adhesive curing. We work around your usage schedule to minimise disruption and return the pitch to play as quickly as possible.

Our experts bring years of experience handling different facilities, ensuring the repair process meets professional standards.

What Are the Signs That an Artificial Pitches Needs Repair?

For artificial pitch repairs, look out for these common signs that indicate your pitch needs repair, such as:

• Uneven or hard patches – Often result from compacted infill or base movement.
• Seam lifting or curling edges – Can lead to trip hazards and should be addressed promptly.
• Visible fibre wear or discolouration – Particularly in high-traffic zones such as goal mouths or centre circles.
• Water pooling or slow drainage – Suggests a drainage failure or sunken sub-base.
• Loss of ball bounce or grip – May point to infill displacement or degraded turf fibres.

How Often Should an Artificial Pitch Be Inspected for Repairs?

We recommend inspecting artificial pitches at least twice a year, ideally in spring and autumn, to detect seasonal wear and identify early-stage damage caused by weather or heavy usage.

Additional spot checks after heavy rain, flooding, or intensive use can help catch emerging issues before they escalate. Combining inspections with regular maintenance and brushing helps maintain surface condition and reduce the likelihood of unexpected repairs.

What Equipment Is Used in Pitch Repair?

For artificial pitch repair, we use a range of specialised tools and materials to deliver long-lasting pitch repairs, including:

• High-bond adhesives and seam tape – For durable seam reattachment.
• Synthetic turf patching kits – Colour- and fibre-matched to blend seamlessly with the existing surface.
• Rubber or sand infill – Used to restore playability and shock absorption.
• Decompaction brushes and grooming machinery – Loosen hardened infill and rebalance the surface.
• Drainage probes and base levelling tools – Ensure water flows efficiently and the sub-base remains stable.

How Does Repair Differ by Surface Type (Turf vs. Carpet)?

Artificial pitch repair techniques vary depending on the type of artificial surface. Turf pitches, commonly used for football and rugby, often require seam repairs, infill management, and fibre patching.

Carpet-style systems, often used in MUGAs or hockey tracks, may need re-stretching, re-gluing, or mat realignment. Each surface type has unique demands, and we tailor our methods accordingly to ensure performance and safety are fully restored.

Contact Artificial Pitch Repair today to find out how we can upgrade, treat, and rejuvenate your synthetic playing surface using quality components and proven repair methods.

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