Facilities & infrastructure
Squash court facilities, suppliers and refurbishment.
A practical guide to keeping squash courts playable, comparing suppliers and planning new or refurbished facilities.
In short
Start with the people who need to play and the condition of the existing court. Then compare the right specialist, product or project team against evidence, whole-life cost and a realistic operating plan.
Published by Squash Dog, a trading style of Fagan Consulting Limited. Reviewed 10 September 2026
Coverage note
This is an initial, non-ranked working guide to the facilities ecosystem. It is not a complete supplier directory, accreditation register, engineering specification or recommendation to appoint any listed organisation.
Why facilities belong in Squash Dog
A squash court is not useful simply because it exists. It needs a safe playing surface, walls that return the ball consistently, workable lighting, sensible access, maintenance and a route into continued play.
Many projects will not need a new court. A well-scoped repair, floor renewal, wall treatment, lighting improvement or maintenance plan may preserve access more quickly and at lower cost. Other sites may need a new indoor, outdoor, temporary or adapted facility.
This workstream connects players and operators with the practical information behind the game. It also creates a place where suppliers can be discovered transparently without allowing a paid listing to decide what Squash Dog says is best.
Choose the right kind of help
| Need | Likely specialist | Questions to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Full court system | Court-system manufacturer or specialist installer | What is included, who installs it, what standards apply and what remains the client's responsibility? |
| Existing court refurbishment | Squash court contractor or sports-flooring specialist | Will the court be inspected first, and will the scope cover walls, floor, glass, lighting and line marking? |
| Floor renewal | Sports-floor manufacturer and qualified flooring contractor | What floor type, grip, shock response, finish, subfloor and maintenance regime are proposed? |
| Wall or plaster repair | Racket-court plaster specialist or court contractor | What wall substrate is present, what preparation is needed and how will rebound consistency be checked? |
| Outdoor project | Court supplier plus local design, engineering and construction team | What evidence covers foundations, drainage, wind, glare, lighting, access and operation at this site? |
The initial supplier map
The names below are a starting point for research, not an endorsement or a claim of complete coverage. A supplier may manufacture a product, install it, maintain it, or do some combination of those things. Those roles should not be assumed from a logo or a search result.
| Area | Organisations to investigate | Current reading |
|---|---|---|
| Court systems | Access Courts; ASB SquashCourts; Courtwall; SQUASHTECH | Indoor, outdoor, glass or modular systems are described by the organisations. Confirm UK delivery, installation, current specifications and project references. |
| UK refurbishment | Courtcraft; ACC Leisure; Courtship Flooring; Sport & Play | These organisations describe combinations of squash court work, flooring, repair, maintenance or refurbishment. Confirm current coverage and scope. |
| Sports flooring | Junckers; HARO Sports; BOEN; DYNAMIK Sports Floors | Relevant flooring products or sports-floor expertise are indicated. Confirm suitability for squash, installer route, approvals and maintenance. |
| Walls and plaster | Armourcoat; Courtcraft; ASB SquashCourts | Armourcoat supplies racket-court plaster, while contractors and court manufacturers may prepare, install, repair or coat wall systems. |
| Floor sanding and line marking | TPS Company; Courtship Flooring; ACC Leisure; Courtcraft | These are potential routes for sanding, resealing, repairs, line marking or wider sports-floor work. Request a squash-specific method and references. |
How to compare suppliers
- Separate the product manufacturer, installer, repairer, designer and ongoing maintenance provider. One company may cover several roles, but the contract should say who is responsible for each one.
- Ask for a current site survey or inspection, a written scope, drawings or dimensions where relevant, exclusions, programme, warranty, aftercare and the evidence supporting material or performance claims.
- Check whether terms such as WSF-approved, accredited, regulation, competition-standard, all-weather or low-maintenance refer to a product, an installation, a specific use or a supplier's own description.
- Compare whole-life cost, including preparation, access, downtime, cleaning, consumables, repairs, replacement parts, lighting, insurance, removal and future adaptation.
- For a public, school or junior setting, include accessibility, supervision, safeguarding, emergency arrangements and a practical route to coaching or continued play.
Prepare a useful project brief
A supplier will give a more useful answer when the brief explains the people, site and operating model. Include the number and type of courts, current condition, photographs you are entitled to share, dimensions, ceiling height, floor and wall construction, opening hours, expected use, location, access constraints and any planned closure period.
For a new or outdoor project, add land control, planning status, ground conditions, drainage, power, lighting, neighbours, security, accessibility, booking, pricing, staffing, weather closures and the intended programme. A headline equipment price cannot answer those questions.
Ask each bidder to identify assumptions and exclusions. Keep quotes comparable by asking for the same schedule of information from each supplier.
How Squash Dog will list suppliers
Supplier pages should be factual, dated and useful to the buyer. Squash Dog will identify whether a statement comes from the supplier, an independent authority or Squash Dog's own analysis. Inclusion is not a warranty, certification or recommendation.
Paid placements, referral arrangements, supplied samples, site visits and affiliate relationships must be disclosed. Commercial support cannot buy an undisclosed ranking, a false accreditation claim or the removal of a relevant alternative.
The register should grow only when a profile adds useful information, has a suitable source and can be maintained. A smaller trustworthy list is more valuable than a large collection of copied descriptions.
Primary sources
Supplier descriptions are first-party statements checked on 10 September 2026. They establish what each organisation says it offers, not independent performance, accreditation or service-quality findings.