Play Grass vs. Sports Grass
by Gary Elliott | June 27, 2024 | Blog Entries, Play Grass | 0 Comments
From playgrounds to sports fields, grass plays a pivotal role in shaping our recreational experiences. But why does the grass under our feet vary so much between a child's playground and a sports stadium? The difference is rooted in the intended use and the type of...
Prince Edward Primary School MUGA
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Sports Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Prince Edward Primary School is a community school located in Sheffield. The school had a large piece of land and were looking to make use of this site for fitness and active equipment. A site visit, risk assessment and health and safety report was conducted...
Old Earth Primary School Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Sports Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Old Earth Primary School, West Yorkshire The Brief: The client were looking to transform an existing playing field within the school into a sports destination for the students. The client was looking for a running track with line markings and a...
Curbridge 3G Grass MUGA
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Play Grass | 0 Comments
The Site: Curbridge, a private residence in Southampton The Brief: The client wanted a small MUGA within their premises. The site needed surfacing for football with basic line markings. Process: Installation of Championship fencing which offers a good level of...
Breedon House Children 1st Nurseries Wet Pour Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Playground Surfacing, Wet Pour Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Breedon House, Children 1st Day Nurseries in Leicester. The Brief: The client wanted to transform their outdoor area into a play area where children can improve their social and play skills whilst learning about numbers and shapes. The Budget: £4,416 + VAT...
Highfields Primary School Wet Pour Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Playground Surfacing, Wet Pour Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Highfields Primary School - terraced outdoor play space. The Brief: The client indicated that they wanted to transform their dull, worn out area into a vibrant and fun play space. Process: Wet pour safety surfacing was installed in bold brown and green...
Nishkam Nursery Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | September 30, 2021 | Playground Surfacing, Wet Pour Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Nishkam Nursery in West Yorkshire. The Brief: The client wanted to install various types of surfacing in their outdoor play area so to give children a sensory experience. They wanted to offer a bright and safe space for the children to play so durable and...
Teats Hill Flats Wet Pour Surfacing & Spheres
by Gary Elliott | June 2, 2021 | Wet Pour Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Teats Hill Flats, Plymouth, Devon. The Brief: The client wanted to create a vibrant outdoor area for residents to enjoy. They wanted wet pour surfacing due to its ability to drain water effectively. The client also wanted Playtop spheres in the colours May...
The Lacon Childe School 3G Artificial Grass – Project
by Gary Elliott | January 26, 2021 | Sports Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: The Lacon Childe School is an academy school located in Shropshire. The school wanted to replace their current astroturf surface due to wear and tear. The shock pad located under the astroturf also needed replacing. A site visit, risk assessment and health...
Barwell Parish Council – Replacement Rubber Mulch at the Playground
by Gary Elliott | October 6, 2020 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site:Barwell Park The Brief:The Client were looking to replace the wet pour surfacing in the playground with bonded rubber mulch. Budget: £10,803.00 + VAT Process: To supply and lay 105m ² of EN1177 certified Mulchbond to include wet pour wear pads under the high...
Meath School Wet pour Cleaning Project
by Gary Elliott | February 27, 2020 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site:Meath School The Brief:The Client were looking to clean their wet pour around their playground. Budget: £1050.00 Process: Approximate area size = 220m² To surface clean the existing wetpour surface. Our surface cleaning service uses high pressure water to...
Chapel en Le Frith Artificial Grass Project
by Gary Elliott | September 2, 2019 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site:Chapel en Le Frith High School The Brief:The Client were looking to refurbish their existing MUGA with new artificial grass with line markings Budget: Over £200,000.00 Process: 100m x 60.5m Artificial Grass was laid with 6,050m² of 24mm pile height tufted...
Squirrels Pre-School Play Area
by Gary Elliott | October 6, 2017 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Squirrels Pre-School, Cheshire. The Brief: The Client was looking to transform their existing playground with safety surfacing, incorporating colourful shapes and play markings. The playground was existing tarmac and children had drawn their own play...
Dallow Primary School Wet Pour Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | October 6, 2017 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Dallow Primary School - Luton, Bedfordshire. The Brief: The Client indicated they wanted to rejuvenate their playground with colourful and vibrant surfacing. The current site had paving slabs with faded playground markings and the school were looking to...
Tupton Running Track Cleaning and Maintenance from Nova Sport
by Gary Elliott | July 21, 2017 | Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 Comments
The Site: The Tupton Running Track located at Tupton Hall School in Chesterfield required cleaning and repairs. The Brief: The Client indicated they wanted to rejuvenate their existing running track and have repairs carried out to damaged areas. Interserve was...
Fernwood Infant and Junior School, Nottingham Play Grass
by Gary Elliott | October 20, 2016 | Play Grass, Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Fernwood Infant and Junior School, Nottingham were looking to update their playground with a safe and durable play surfacing. The Brief: Working closely with the appointed contractor a decision was made to install play grass into the space. The design brief...
Strawberry Fields, Southampton Playground Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | October 20, 2016 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
Working alongside a playground installation company we were able to provide safety surfacing to transform the playground at Strawberry Fields. A dull and worn down play area has now been converted into a colourful and attractive park with new equipment and a colourful...
Myatts Field, Stockwell, London MUGA Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | October 20, 2016 | Sports Surfacing | 0 Comments
The Site: Myatts Field, Stockwell, London - Surfacing requirement for Multi Sports Court. The Brief: The contractor indicated they wanted to provide a sports safety surfacing which would be suitable for regular use. The contractor was transforming this wasted space...
Titchfield Park, Hucknall Playground Surfacing
by Gary Elliott | June 10, 2016 | Playground Surfacing | 0 Comments
Project Value: £12,000. Objective: Replacement of 400m2 of play surfacing which had become heavily damaged by moss and algae. The client wanted to rectify the unsafe surfacing around the playground unit which had become broken and worn down, we did this by removing...
