Padel court maintenance: a practical guide to a longer service life

Why maintenance makes the difference

A padel court works every day: balls striking the glass, players braking and turning on the turf, sun, rain, humidity and salt air if it is near the sea. Without a maintenance plan, wear speeds up and problems appear with safety (loose anchors, lifting turf, damaged glass) and play (irregular bounces, slippery areas). With a simple routine, the court keeps its performance and commercial value, and players notice straight away.

Daily and weekly routine

• Clean the turf: remove leaves, dust and debris with a blower or soft brush. Built-up dirt compacts the sand and hardens the surface.
• Brushing: brush in several directions to spread the silica sand and lift the fibres, especially at the back of the court and next to the net, the highest-traffic areas. On busy courts, aim for several times a week.
• Glass: clean with water and a neutral product, never abrasives. Clean glass improves visibility and the image of the facility.
• Visual check: make sure there are no objects on the surface, the doors close properly and nothing is loose.

Monthly check

• Sand level: sand drifts towards the edges and corners. Redistribute it and top up when the turf shows through in the service areas.
• Seams and lines: check that turf joins and playing lines are still firmly bonded.
• Net: check the tension and regulation height, 88 cm in the centre and 92 cm at the ends.
• Mesh and doors: check the mesh tension and the condition of hinges and latches.
• Lighting: clean the LED floodlights and confirm none has lost its aim.

Annual technical inspection

At least once a year, or more often if the court is heavily used or in an aggressive environment, a professional inspection of the frame, fixings, anchors into the slab, glass fixings, drainage and overall turf condition is advisable. On outdoor courts, hot-dip galvanising with C5 treatment and oven-cured powder coating protect the steel, but any chip in the paint should be touched up promptly so corrosion cannot take hold. See how we make each component at our factory.

How long does a padel court last?

There is no single figure: it depends on build quality, climate, hours of play and maintenance. It helps to think component by component:

• Frame: hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated steel can stay protected for decades if it is looked after.
• 12 mm tempered glass: it does not wear with play; it is only replaced if it suffers an impact or damage.
• Turf: the hardest-working component. Its life depends mainly on use and sand care; when the fibres are flattened or the bounce becomes irregular, it is time to replace it. See our padel court artificial grass guide.
• LED lighting: long-lasting, needing only cleaning and an aim check.

Our courts carry a 5-year warranty and, well maintained, stay in service for many years beyond it.

Professional maintenance for any court brand

At Padel Courts Master we maintain courts from any manufacturer, not just our own: frame inspections, tensions and anchors, glass, silica sand top-ups and turf replacement. We tailor the plan to how each club, hotel or residential community actually uses its courts, and if an older court is no longer worth repairing, we advise you on refurbishment. See how we work on installation and after-sales or request a quote for your facility.