Bespoke Tennis Court Construction UK

STM leads in the field of artificial turf tennis court construction.

At Synthetic Turf Management (STM), we specialise in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality artificial grass tennis courts across the UK. With over 20 years of experience in sports surface installation, STM is the trusted choice for private homes, schools, sports clubs, and public facilities. We provide professional tennis court construction services tailored to your requirements, ensuring exceptional results every time. Whether you’re looking to install a brand-new tennis court or upgrade an existing surface, STM delivers superior craftsmanship, durable materials, and a court built to last.

Artificial Grass Tennis Courts Installation

Synthetic Turf Management install and maintain synthetic turf tennis courts.

Tennis clubs at all levels are seeing the benefits of synthetic turf courts. Advances in technology in the turf production industry means not just players but tennis clubs now have the benefit of an all year-round training and playing facility, fantastic for generating continual membership revenues.


Why Choose Artificial Grass for Tennis Courts?


STM exclusively installs synthetic grass tennis courts, offering many benefits over other surface types:

  • Low Maintenance: Artificial grass requires minimal upkeep, eliminating the need for regular sweeping, painting, or repairs that other surfaces demand.
  • Soft and Cushioned Surface: The gentle nature of synthetic grass makes it easier on joints, perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.
  • All-Weather Usability: With excellent drainage, artificial grass courts remain playable even after heavy rain.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: Synthetic grass mimics the look of natural turf, providing a clean and professional appearance that enhances any setting.
  • Customisable Design: Choose from various pile heights, colours, and additional features to create the perfect court.


Why Choose STM for Tennis Court Construction?

When it comes to tennis court construction, STM is a leader in the field. Here’s why clients choose us:

  • 20+ Years of Expertise: As seasoned tennis court contractors, we’ve designed and installed sports surfaces for a wide range of clients, from private residences to professional facilities.
  • Specialists in Artificial Grass Tennis Courts: Our focus is on synthetic grass courts, providing a natural aesthetic and a high-performance surface that’s durable and low-maintenance.
  • Nationwide Coverage: We serve clients across the UK, including Newcastle, Manchester, London, Birmingham, Durham, and Leeds.
  • LTA-Compliant Courts: All our tennis courts meet the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) specifications, ensuring professional quality for both recreational and competitive play.
  • Customised Solutions: From fencing and floodlighting to bespoke court designs, STM works closely with you to create a tennis court that fits your exact needs.


Do I Need Planning Permission to Build a Tennis Court?

Whether or not you need planning permission depends on your location and the features of your tennis court. In many cases, courts built in residential back gardens do not require permission if they fall within permitted development rights. However, additional features such as floodlighting or tall fencing may require approval.

STM can guide you through the planning process, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing support as needed.


Tennis Court Construction Specifications

Court Dimensions and Layout

All STM courts adhere to standard tennis court dimensions with fencing in metres, including:

  • Doubles Court: 23.77m x 10.97m
  • Singles Court: 23.77m x 8.23m

We design courts with the ideal orientation for maximum sunlight and wind protection, ensuring the best playing experience.

Fencing and Floodlighting

We offer high-quality fencing options, including chain link and rebound mesh, to secure your court. Predominantly fabricated from CHS posts and chain link fencing, this system is available in 2.75m and 3.60m heights. Drop sides of 1.20m high can also be incorporated for spectator visibility and the inclusion of single and double leaf gates to further enhance the surrounds.

Optional LED floodlighting systems allow for extended play, providing an energy-efficient solution for evening matches.

Advanced Drainage Systems

STM installs drainage systems to prevent water pooling, ensuring your synthetic grass court remains usable in all weather conditions.

Tennis Court Cost Calculator

Factors That Affect Tennis Court Costs

The cost of building a tennis court depends on several factors, including:

  • Surface type (artificial grass tennis court cost)
  • Size of the court and additional features like fencing or floodlighting
  • Site preparation requirements, such as levelling or excavation

Transparent Pricing with STM

Typical costs for an artificial grass tennis court range between £25,000 and £40,000, depending on the scope of the project. STM is committed to providing competitive, transparent pricing. Contact us for a customised quote tailored to your needs.

Tennis Court Construction Near Me

STM provides professional tennis court construction services across the UK. Our coverage includes:

  • Newcastle
  • Manchester
  • London
  • Birmingham
  • Durham
  • Leeds

No matter where you’re located, STM’s team of experts is ready to deliver top-quality results. Get in touch today to discuss your project and learn how we can bring your vision to life.

Tennis Court Resurfacing and Maintenance

To keep your court in excellent condition, STM offers resurfacing services for synthetic grass tennis courts. We also provide maintenance packages, including cleaning, line remarking, and minor repairs, ensuring your court looks and performs like new.

STM Synthetic Tennis Court Installation

With a dedicated tennis surface installation team and in house services from groundwork to aftercare maintenance we will ensure the client has a playing surface of the highest standards. Synthetic Turf Management tennis court construction ensures a free draining surface constructed with laser grading equipment to ensure a quality level-playing surface. Courts are built with porous substructure including drainage systems.

STM tennis surface range is tested to ITF (International Tennis Federation) standards and classed as a medium to fast surface, which takes spin and excellent grip. Synthetic Tennis products are available in a combination of colours including green, rust (clay court) and blue.STM artificial turf tennis products cater for all levels of play with options of sand dressed and sand filled turf manufactured with dense fibres offering resilience whilst providing a surface for all ages and ability levels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does it cost to build a tennis court in the UK?
The cost of an artificial grass tennis court typically ranges between £25,000 and £40,000, depending on size and additional features.

Do I need planning permission to build a tennis court?
Planning permission is not always required but may be necessary for features like floodlighting or tall fencing.

What size is a tennis court with fencing?
Standard dimensions for a doubles court are 23.77m x 10.97m, with fencing heights of 2-3m.

What maintenance is required for synthetic grass courts?
Synthetic grass courts are low-maintenance but may require occasional cleaning and line remarking to retain their performance and appearance.


With many tennis court installation companies in the UK, it can be daunting to decide which tennis installers are fit for your facility. Tennis is one of the biggest sports in the globe and its popularity is growing day by day, thus it is important to get things right off the bat (or should we say racket?) .

Recent research has it that there has been a 14% increase in tennis players and a 5% rise in club membership thus making the demand for tennis courts even higher. With this in mind you need to find professionals, that is tennis court installers who give you a state-of-the-art tennis court that will deliver optimal performance.


Synthetic turf for tennis. It doesn't grow, doesn't get muddy and doesn't dry out. It's the highly advanced friend of the manicured lawn, durable and usable in all weather conditions. It will compliment your courts and increase your services come rain or shine.

At STM we offer artificial turf tennis court construction and maintenance across the UK.

If you are looking to resurface an old tennis court or looking to construct a new tennis court, Synthetic Turf Management offer the complete package.

Similar to other sports, tennis requires a lot from its players including precision, speed and stamina, thus it is key that your tennis court will help deliver the above requirements to the players while standing the rigours of regular play. Here at Synthetic Turf Management, we are specialists who offer a wide range of artificial turf products to meet all different sports pitches and grounds.

We are tennis court contractors who offer designs, build and subcontractor services to cater to the demands of our customers. With over 15 years of experience in the industry means that we have encountered some of the most challenging and difficult tasks and we have risen to the occasion to deliver what was required of us.

We have provided our tennis court installation services to sports clubs, schools and high profile brands across the country. For our company, we love what we do and we think you will love it too and thus, let us make it a seamless and hassle-free process for you. We have a skilled team of tennis court builders who can create for you an ideal tennis court no matter what the budget.

Here at Synthetic Turf Management, we understand that the design and construction of our client’s court are vital, thus our experts will best advise you on how to approach your court as well as use the latest surface and equipment advances.

Our skilled team has a wide range of options to help you optimise on your space from size, markings, fencing, colour, gate to lighting positions. We also use cost-saving tennis innovations to make sure that our clients can afford our services. Not only will we guide you through the initial process of designing your tennis court but also deliver you value for your money tennis court.

To keep your tennis court in optimal condition requires resurfacing and maintenance, these need to be executed by experts to avoid recurring costs and we are here to help you with it. We also improve existing tennis courts, surface design and installation are among the many packages that we offer too.

Looking for tennis court builders? Contact us today via email or phone call and you will talk to our abled customer care team who will help.

With a dedicated tennis surface installation team and in house services from groundwork to aftercare maintenance we will ensure the client has a playing surface of the highest standards. Synthetic Turf Management tennis court construction ensures a free draining surface constructed with laser grading equipment to ensure a quality level-playing surface. Courts are built with porous substructure including drainage systems.

STM tennis surface range is tested to ITF (International Tennis Federation) standards and classed as a medium to fast surface, which takes spin and excellent grip. Synthetic Tennis products are available in a combination of colours including green, rust (clay court) and blue.STM artificial turf tennis products cater for all levels of play with options of sand dressed and sand filled turf manufactured with dense fibres offering resilience whilst providing a surface for all ages and ability levels.


STM offer a fencing system to meet the specifications required for domestic or club use the versatile tennis court system provides maximum benefits. Having been installed in a wide range of establishments from schools to local leisure facilities to private domestic premises, this lightweight system offers a cost effective perimeter for single or multi-block courts.

Predominantly fabricated from CHS posts and chain link fencing, this system is available in 2.75m and 3.60m heights. Drop sides of 1.20m high can also be incorporated for spectator visibility and the inclusion of single and double leaf gates to further enhance the surrounds.