Audit the existing base
Record cracks, movement, falls, drainage, flatness, edge condition and previous coatings before selecting a new surface.
Decision Centre / Global
Build a new court or resurface the existing one?
An existing slab can be valuable, but only if its geometry, drainage, cracking and structural condition suit the intended surface and sport.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Resurfacing can be efficient when the existing base is dimensionally suitable, stable, drainable and repairable. A new court is the stronger starting point when levels, drainage, cracking, geometry or expansion requirements make the old base a continuing constraint.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Match the sport programme
A tennis-to-pickleball conversion, multi-sport upgrade or competition pathway may change dimensions, fencing, lighting and run-off needs beyond the existing slab.
Do not hide base problems
A new surface does not correct unstable substrate, standing water or structural movement. Remediation belongs in the local works scope.
Comparison matrix
New Sports Court vs Resurfacing — project comparison
Use this as an early project-screening matrix. Final suitability depends on the exact system, site, configuration and project requirements.
| Factor | Resurface existing court | New court |
|---|---|---|
| Existing base | Must be suitable / repairable | New base designed for brief |
| Drainage / falls | Constrained by existing geometry | Can be designed afresh |
| Programme change | May fit within footprint | Can optimise footprint |
| Civil works | Potentially lower | Higher |
| Expansion flexibility | Existing limits remain | Can plan future layout |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Existing dimensions
02Crack / movement survey
03Levels and falls
04Drainage
05Current coating
06Target sports
07Fencing / lighting
08Future expansion
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is one option always the right choice?
No. The useful choice depends on the project outcome, site conditions, scale, local work, operating expectations, maintenance and required technical evidence.
Does Apollo calculate a universal online price from this comparison?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief and quotation process so product family, quantity, destination, freight, configuration and project interfaces are reviewed before pricing.
Who handles local design, approvals and installation?
Apollo is primarily supply-only. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site work remain with the appointed local project team unless a written scope states otherwise.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.