Playground Surfaces for Schools
Safe, Durable & Child-Friendly Surfaces for Schools
Surfacing, Repairs & Installation
At Coast & Counties, we specialise in school playground resurfacing, repairs, and complete new installations for nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges across the UK.
From transforming muddy grass into all-weather play areas to repairing worn and cracked tarmac, our expert surfacing teams create safe, long-lasting, and low-maintenance playgrounds designed for year-round use.
All our staff are DBS-checked, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment within educational settings. We work outside of school hours, during weekends, or in holidays to minimise disruption to your students and staff.
Call 0800 6520 161 today for a free playground installation or resurfacing quote.
School Playground Services
We offer a complete range of school surfacing solutions:
- Full Playground Resurfacing - Tarmac, asphalt, or coloured sports coatings.
- Playground Repairs - Fixing cracks, potholes, and uneven areas.
- Sports Court Surfacing - Netball, basketball, and MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) surfacing.
- Line Marking & Repainting - Fresh, long-lasting markings for games and sports.
- Safety Surface Installation - Rubber and non-slip surfacing for safe play.
- New Playground Installation - Converting muddy, waterlogged grass areas into hard-surface, all-weather play zones.
24 hours a day. 7 days a week
Our engineers are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a full service, whether getting emergency work carried out or just to ask for some advice, we are here to help 24/7.
Playground Installation
If your school playground becomes muddy, slippery, and unusable in wet weather, we can replace it with a safe, durable hard surface that allows play all year round.
We use porous surfacing materials that:
- Allow water to drain naturally - No puddles, no standing water.
- Eliminate the need for planning permission - Due to permeability.
- They are safe, non-slip, and child-friendly - Ideal for play and sports areas.
- Require minimal maintenance - No more re-turfing or mud clean-ups.
Why Schools Choose Coast & Counties
- DBS-Checked Staff - All team members cleared to work in schools.
- Specialist School Surfacing Contractors - Experience with hundreds of educational sites.
- Child-Safe, Non-Toxic Materials - Designed to protect pupils.
- Minimal Disruption - Flexible scheduling outside teaching hours.
- Nationwide Coverage - From small rural primaries to large multi-academy trusts.
- Fully Accredited & Insured - Constructionline Gold, CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor, £10M public liability cover.
Playground Surfacing Options
We provide a variety of playground surfaces tailored to your needs:
- Tarmac & Asphalt - Durable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective.
- Resin-Bound Surfaces - Decorative, porous, and slip-resistant.
- Coloured Sports Coatings - For sports courts and activity zones.
- Rubber Safety Surfacing - Shock-absorbing for younger children's play areas.
Playground Repair Services
- Our playground repair service tackles safety hazards quickly and effectively:
- Filling cracks and potholes to prevent accidents.
- Levelling uneven surfaces for safe play.
- Repainting worn markings to make games and sports areas look brand new.
School-Friendly Process
- Site Survey & Consultation - Assessing your playground needs.
- Planning - Works scheduled for weekends, holidays, or evenings.
- Surface Installation or Repairs - Using the right materials for safety and durability.
- Finishing & Marking - Adding game lines, sports courts, or safety zones.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- All staff are DBS-checked and approved to work in schools.
- All materials meet British safety standards.
- Complete risk assessments & method statements provided before work begins.
Get a Free Quote
Whether you need a muddy grass area turned into a safe, hard-surface playground, sports court installation, or resurfacing and repairs, Coast & Counties delivers long-lasting, safe, and attractive results for schools across the UK.
Call 0800 6520 161 to request your free quote
We resurface, repair, and install school playgrounds in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and everywhere in between.
