ABOUT US
We keep the courts going the way they where meant to be
PLASTICOURT Surface Solutions is a turnkey, Proudly South African Company, that specializes in all-weather hardcourt surface solutions. At the helm is CEO / Owner Mark Hibberd who boasts around 20 years’ experience in the resurfacing industry. He has handpicked and guided a team of surface specialists and technicians that deliver industry leading courts in the local market.
PLASTICOURT specializes in the resurfacing of tennis, netball and basketball courts but also provides services such as earthworks, fencing and building of courts. We also manufacture posts and related hardware for these sports inhouse which allows us to offer realistic cost reductions to our clients as well as certain bespoke offerings.
The surfacing formulations used by PLASTICOURT were formulated more than 55 years ago and with the product being tested and improved over the years, Plasticourt confidently offers a class leading solution.
In conjunction with the aforementioned, we are able to produce surfaces that are guaranteed for 5 years against:
- Applied material failure
- Color fading
- Surface delamination
- Line fading
More information about our guarantees and exceptions is available in our Terms and Conditions.
Under the guidance and scrutiny of our certified Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Paula Hibberd, all Staff are continuously trained and certified their field of operations (Health and Safety act of 1993). We pride ourselves on our focus on the safety of staff, pupils, clients and the public, and strive to constantly remain in touch with the current requirements as set out by both government and our clients. With this focus, all projects are furnished with a site-specific Health and Safety file for all project records.
Our surfaces and associated products have a proven track record in ensuring that your playing experience is enhanced. When playing on our surfaces you will experience enhanced grip and texture that will ensure you are able to take full advantage of your skills whether in Netball, Tennis or Basketball.
WE KEEP THE GAME GOING
PROCESS
Our quality is defined by our strict process of court maintenance
We use a 12 layer resurface process designed to strengthen and extend the life span of your court/s giving you a longer period (up to 10 years) between resurface cycles, dependent on the construction of the substructure and the resurfacing method used.
CourtGuard Surfacing System:
| LAYER | PRODUCT | BENEFITS |
| 1 | CourtGuard Stabiliser | Penetrates cracks and strengthens |
| 2 | CourtGuard Primer | Prepares existing surface for new surface material |
| 3-6 | CourtGuard Filler coats | Fills in cracks and reduces ponding of water |
| 7-9 | CourtGuard All-weather Surface | Strengthen courts, improves undulation and gives texture |
| 10-12 | CourtGuard All-weather Colour Coat | Gives Colour to and seals playing surface adding strength |
SCOPE OF WORK
A set process leads to a solid finish.
- One set of lines painted per court.
- All existing steel sports posts for each court (tennis, Netball and basketball) will be treated for rust and painted with either green or white enamel.
- One standard size practice wall will be surfaced with CourtGaurd All-weather Surface, repainted and waterproofed (if needed) providing it has not been painted with an oil-based paint.
- All work/sites are supervised/reviewed by the Project Manager and/or a director on a daily basis.
- Daily updates via WhatsApp with a progress report of the courts, to keep clients fully appraised of the status. A weekly progress report is emailed to keep all parties up to date.
- All ground staff are instructed/trained on how to properly maintain the courts once the contracted work is complete.
Optional Services
Monthly Maintenance Plan (weekly/Bi-Weekly service) ** Highly Recommended**
- Poison weeds.
- Poison ants.
- Dilute bird dropping (Uric acid)
- Touch up areas damaged by bird dropping (Uric acid).
- Open channels to allow water flow off the courts.
- Treat areas with excessive damp with CourtGaurd Mold Combat.
- Submit report on condition of the courts (area of concern like tree root growth or depressions etc.).
GALLERY
NEW TENNIS COURT PROJECTS
BEFORE AND AFTERS
EDUVOS MIDRAND BASKETBALL COURT UPGRADE
IIE MSA BASKETBALL COURT REPAIR
GUARANTEE
Covered
We guarantee all materials applied by Plasticourt to your courts for 5 years from the date of completion against Colour fading, delaminating from the surface it’s applied to and against lines fading. With Normal intended use and maintenance adhered to.
Not Covered
- Structural faults (cracks) returning
Only way to stop this from happening is to rip up and rebuild the entire foundation and playing surface. - Water Standing on the court (ponding), we make every effort to reduce or eliminate water standing after rain, however this also requires a rebuild in most cases.
We recommend using our court roller, squeegee and platform broom as a preventative measure in the instances when ponding occurs. - Malicious damage of any sort.
- Damage due to playing in wet weather or on wet or damp courts.
- Growth or regrowth of vegetation, not limited to but including weeds, grass and tree roots.
- Damage cause by Bird dropping as it contains uric acid and if not diluted it will eat away the surface and paint, we apply.
- We are not responsible for any surface applications below ours, done with inferior or incorrect materials delaminating.
- We are not responsible for foundations and structural integrity of courts we have not built from scratch.
- We are not responsible for the levels or the lie of the court if we did not build it, though will make every reasonable effort to improve the levels where possible through our multi directional resurfacing system.
- Any damage caused by any foreign materials applied to the surface.
- Any damage caused by use of high-pressure water cleaners.
- Any damage from high impact loading.
- Any damage from using incorrect footwear or equipment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All terms and conditions, communications, quotations, invoices and contracts are accepted with E, & O.E.
Standard Terms and payment structure
- 20% On order to book date, 60% On commencement, 20% On completion.
- Courts may not be played on until final invoice is received.
- All Guarantees or warranties fall away if payment terms are not adhered to.
- All payments to be paid into Plasticourts bank account only.
COURT CARE
Caring for your court not only keeps your warranty in place, but will also provide many years of enjoyment on your court.
Here are some tips:
- Poison weeds and ants.
- Dilute bird dropping (Uric acid) with warm water DO NOT SCRUB.
- Touch up areas damaged by bird dropping (Uric acid).
- Open channels to allow water flow off the courts.
- Sweep or roll standing water (defined as 24hrs in sunlight) off the courts with a soft broom or roller.
- Treat areas with excessive damp developing algae or Mold with CourtGaurd Mold Combat.
- All courts must be blown / swept to clear any debris or sand from the court before play and out of season at least once a week.
- Newly surfaced courts may not be washed off with a hosepipe for 6 Months (never with a high-pressure hose). Thereafter not more than once a month though it should only be done if needed.
- Cut back all foliage from around the court All hardcourts love sunshine.
- Keep all irrigation systems aimed way from the court.
- Wherever possible keep all garden beds or soil below the level of the court or put a retaining wall and or storm water channel to keep soil and debris off the court.
- If you have a tennis net on your court keep it de tensioned when not in use to avoid damage to posts and tension cable.
REFERENCES
- Trevor Munday – Private Client Bryanston
- Prince Madema – Tuks Tennis University of Pretoria
- Dawie Du Plessis – Hoërskool Montana Head of Netball
- Attie Bekker – Hoërskool Florida (SGB)
- Kobus Botha – Proten Tennis
- Kobus De Jager – Hoërskool Brandwag (SGB)
- Elanor Du Toit – Netball Tournament Organizer/Coach
All Numbers will be provided on request or via email
TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT US
Should you have any queries on our services, please don't hesitate to call us.
