A 2024 Guide To Sports Ground Maintenance

Maintaining a sports ground is critical to securing safety for all of those who use it, with contact sports such as rugby and football potentially dangerous if surfaces are left in disrepair. This extends to athletics events and running too - which can be extremely treacherous if the facilities aren’t in tip-top shape. Decline can happen over time and often go unnoticed, which is exactly why we recommend enlisting the help of professionals. Let GMCB Ltd propose some of the best ways to keep on top of business at your sports ground, including specific procedures to prioritise and potential variables as well.



Necessary Measures

Necessary measures for maintenance and repair will start to appear after a period of time, and it isn’t a surprise that the conditions of a sports facility will have a significant impact on both events and players. Safety and personal performance can be affected by the quality of the surface, and without the correct approach to maintenance, players could even end up experiencing injuries.

Usually, earth moving and landscaping will be necessary to create an even sports field or events area, with similar processes required for maintenance. This may include levelling the ground, laying turf, seeding the area, weed killing and stone burying. Drainage is also important for sports fields, especially during periods of unpredictable weather.

Services And Surfaces

Processes will usually depend on the existing turf, with natural grass requiring ongoing maintenance. Even artificial turf surfaces need to be cared for in the long term, as without ongoing care, the surface will likely deteriorate and will not only pose a safety hazard as mentioned before, but also mean a substandard experience for those using it.

Keen to rectify issues within your sports and events area, GMCB Ltd offer professional grounds maintenance contracts tailored to your requirements - even providing snow clearance and gritting services. The premises we can work on include:

●     Schools

●     Colleges

●     Universities

●     Playing fields

●     Football pitches

●     Rugby pitches

●     Bowling greens

●     Golf courses

Ready And Waiting

Services necessary will vary depending on variables, and we’ll be sure to thoroughly review circumstances before beginning any project. Regular services such as grass cutting will be necessary for certain field types, while specialist maintenance will need to be occasionally performed on many surface variants (synthetic grass for example).

From time to time, major maintenance work such as upgrades and repairs will also be necessary, and choosing the right professionals to undertake the job is key. Proper maintenance performed by local professionals in Scotland will be essential to improve the lifespan of your facilities - and to slow down the process of degradation.

Reliable and free to assist you as soon as you need us, GMCB Ltd offer professional sports ground maintenance for commercial and public organisations across Central Scotland. Call us today for a free quote and find out more about what we can do to keep your playing surfaces in excellent condition, all year round.