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Court Repair

Court Resurfacing Repairs & Maintenance in Orlando

Stop cracks, peeling coating, and faded lines from getting worse, restore your court to a safe, playable surface.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Estimate
  • Backyard to Commercial
  • No Commitment Required
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Common Repair Mistakes

The wrong repair scope costs more than the damage it was meant to fix

Skipping the inspection or defaulting to the cheapest fix often turns a manageable repair into a full resurface.

Recoating Over Cracks

Applying a new acrylic coat over unfilled cracks seals moisture in and causes the coating to delaminate within one rainy season.

Crack Fill Before Recoat

Patch filler is applied and allowed to fully cure before any recoating begins, so the new coat bonds to a stable surface.

Skipping Drainage Check

Recoating a court with an unresolved drainage slope issue means standing water returns and reopens the same cracks within months.

Drainage Fixed First

Drainage problems are identified and corrected during the inspection phase, before any surface work is scoped or priced.

Paint Instead of Resurface

Repainting a court with a failing base layer hides the damage for a few weeks, then peels away and leaves the surface worse than before.

Scope Matched to Damage

The inspection determines whether spot repair, full recoating, or a combination is needed, paint is only applied where the base is sound.

Dirty Surface Recoated

Mildew and algae left on the surface before recoating prevent the acrylic from bonding, causing early flaking and slip hazards.

Pressure Wash First

Pressure washing removes all contamination and the surface is confirmed dry before the first coat of acrylic is applied.

Common problems, answered

Repair Scope

What court resurfacing repair and maintenance covers

Each repair step is scoped separately so the estimate only includes the work the surface actually needs.

Spot Repair

Targeted fix for isolated cracks or worn patches.

Full Resurfacing

Complete recoat when wear covers the whole playing surface.

Sealant Application

Protective sealant to slow UV and rain damage.

Net Post & Fence Inspection

Check posts and fence lines during the site visit.

Court Repair Process

Restoring a worn court starts with reading the damage correctly

Florida’s UV exposure and summer rain accelerate surface wear, but not every damaged court needs to be rebuilt from scratch.

The process starts with a surface inspection and drainage check to distinguish cosmetic wear from structural damage. Cracks that have not reached the base layer are filled with patch filler and allowed to cure before any recoating begins. Drainage problems identified during the inspection are addressed at this stage, because recoating over a drainage issue only delays the next failure.

Pressure washing removes mildew, algae, and surface contamination that Orlando’s humidity and heat cycles promote on outdoor courts. A clean, dry surface is required before acrylic recoating will bond correctly. The surface is confirmed ready before the first coat, and the cure interval between coats is observed to prevent delamination.

Acrylic recoating restores slip resistance and UV protection to a surface that has faded or worn through. Line striping is completed after the final coat cures, using regulation dimensions for the court sport. Where the base layer is intact, this full repair sequence returns a court to playable condition without the cost or timeline of a complete rebuild.

Why Choose Us

Why Orlando Sports Courts for court resurfacing and repair?

Every repair job is scoped from an on-site evaluation, not a phone estimate, so the written quote reflects what the surface actually needs.

Inspection Before Any Scope

No repair scope is set until a builder has checked the surface, drainage, and crack depth on site.

Itemised Written Estimate

Each repair step, cleaning, crack fill, recoating, striping, is listed separately so you see exactly what you are paying for.

Spot Repair or Full Resurface

The estimate matches the actual damage: spot repair where the base is sound, full recoating where the surface has failed.

Residential to Commercial Coverage

Backyard courts, HOA facilities, school courts, and commercial properties are all within the service area.

Final Walkthrough Included

A walkthrough is completed before the job is signed off, confirming the surface, lines, and drainage meet the agreed scope.

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Finished regulation tennis court with acrylic surface and crisp white line striping backyard

How It Works

From first contact to a restored playing surface

  1. 01

    Request an Evaluation

    Tell us the site, the sport, and the visible damage. We schedule an on-site inspection.

  2. 02

    Review Your Estimate

    The builder delivers an itemised written estimate listing each repair step, cleaning, crack fill, recoating, and striping, separately.

  3. 03

    Repair & Final Walkthrough

    The agreed repair scope is completed, and a final walkthrough confirms the surface, drainage, and lines before sign-off.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Court Resurfacing Repairs & Maintenance Prices

JobTypical cost
Minor repairs$400-$2,000
Full resurfacing$7,000-$25,000
Rebuild or major redo$20,000-$90,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Common Questions

Questions about court resurfacing repairs and maintenance

  • Do cracks mean the whole court needs resurfacing?

    Not always. Hairline or isolated cracks can often be filled and sealed without a full resurface, but widespread cracking across multiple zones usually signals base failure that spot repairs cannot fix. The deciding factor is whether the sub-base is still stable. An on-site evaluation will confirm which scope is appropriate before any work is quoted.

  • Can a patch or cleaner fix this, or do I need resurfacing repair?

    A cleaner removes algae and surface grime but does nothing for structural damage. A patch works when damage is confined to one small area with a sound base underneath. If cracking, peeling, or drainage issues cover a significant portion of the court, resurfacing repair is the right scope, patching over a failing base just delays the same problem.

  • Why does my court keep cracking or peeling again after a repair?

    Recurring cracks almost always mean the underlying cause was not addressed. Common culprits are base movement from sandy or poorly compacted soil, standing water that softens the sub-base, or a coating applied over a surface that was not properly cleaned and prepared. Fixing the surface without fixing the base or drainage produces the same result every time.

  • What happens during court resurfacing repair and maintenance?

    The process starts with an on-site evaluation of the surface and drainage, followed by an itemised written estimate. Work then covers base preparation, crack filling, resurfacing or recoating, and line striping. A final walkthrough is completed before the job is signed off, so every scope item is confirmed on site rather than assumed.

  • Will the repair hold up in Florida sun and rain?

    Yes, when the right acrylic or sport-surface coating is used and the base is properly prepared. Florida’s UV intensity and afternoon rain cycles accelerate wear on coatings that are applied too thin or over a damp surface. Correct surface prep and appropriate coating thickness are the two factors that determine how long the repair holds in this climate.

  • Is repainting enough, or do I need deeper repair first?

    Repainting over a cracked or uneven surface traps the underlying damage and the new coat will peel within months. Deeper repair, crack filling and base stabilization, must come first. Once the surface is structurally sound, a fresh color coat and line striping will bond correctly and last as expected.

  • Can maintenance help keep a court from needing bigger repairs?

    Yes. Regular cleaning removes organic buildup that traps moisture and accelerates surface breakdown. Catching and sealing small cracks early prevents water from reaching the base, where freeze-thaw cycles and soil movement cause the larger failures that require full resurfacing. Routine maintenance is consistently less costly than deferred repair.

  • Will the repair fix the cause of the damage, or just cover the wear?

    Every job starts with an on-site evaluation of the surface and drainage, so the cause is identified before any work begins. If drainage or base issues are driving the damage, those are addressed in the scope. Covering wear without fixing the cause is not a repair, it is a delay.

More questions about Court Resurfacing Repairs & Maintenance?

Get an On-Site Court Evaluation

Tell us the site and the sport. We schedule an assessment of the surface, drainage, and crack depth, and put the full repair scope in writing, no commitment required.

Request an Estimate