Plan beyond the lease.
Include permitted alterations, lease duration and end-of-lease requirements in the brief. Discuss dismantling and reuse before choosing the configuration.
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Site-led padel projects
Elevated modular foundations for padel courts.
Plan your court around your site.
Explore a raised foundation system combining adjustable supports, steel framing and modular deck panels. Start with your ground conditions, layout and installation plan.
Start with the ground
Could it work for your site?
An elevated modular system is an option to evaluate when differences in level, an existing surface or future dismantling are part of your project.
Work from measured levels.
Share a survey showing high and low points. Support heights and ground capacity need to be reviewed together.
Fit the wider space.
Consider access, drainage, surrounding circulation and installation logistics alongside the court footprint.
Inside the foundation
Five components.
One coordinated system.
The support arrangement, component sizes and connections are selected as part of the project design.
Steps, ramps, edge protection and surrounding walkways should be planned alongside the court platform.
Explore mobile court systems ↗- Adjustable supportsEstablish the required support levels within the selected configuration.
- Perimeter steel beamsForm the outer frame and connect the foundation components.
- Internal steel beamsSupport the modular framework across the court footprint.
- Modular deck framesProvide the supporting structure beneath the deck panels.
- Deck panelsForm the platform beneath the specified playing surface.
Choose for your project
Elevated system or concrete base?
Compare both options against the same site conditions, supply scope and long-term plans.
| Consideration | Elevated modular system | Concrete base |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Assembled support, frame and deck system | Site-built base with associated groundworks |
| Ground conditions | Assess supporting ground and support positions | Assess subgrade and base design |
| Level differences | Address through the selected support configuration | Address through groundworks and base design |
| Future changes | Review connections, reusable components and relocation scope | Review removal or alteration of permanent works |
| Budget scope | System, site preparation, transport and assembly | Groundworks, materials, labour and associated site works |
An elevated system may reduce some permanent groundworks on suitable sites. Confirm the actual scope before comparing quotations.
Build a useful budget
Know what your quotation covers.
Separate the equipment package from the foundation, local works and delivery costs.
Court & foundation
Court structure, glass, turf, lighting, accessories, foundation components and deck panels.
Site & access
Ground preparation, support arrangements, drainage, steps, ramps and surrounding circulation.
Delivery & assembly
Freight, unloading, site handling, assembly and the agreed installation support.
Your next steps
From site information to proposal.
Share the site
Send location, dimensions, photographs and available survey drawings.
Review requirements
Discuss the surface, levels, court quantity, access and intended scope.
Define the system
Develop the proposed court and foundation arrangement for technical review.
Confirm delivery
Agree the specification, responsibilities and installation plan before production.
Before you decide
Foundation questions, answered.
Every site has different ground, access and structural requirements. These answers explain what to include in your initial brief.
Can it be installed on uneven ground?
It can be evaluated for sites with differences in level. Suitability depends on support heights, ground conditions and the approved foundation arrangement. Send a level survey where available.
Does it eliminate all ground preparation?
Preparation depends on the site. Supporting ground, drainage, stability and access still need to be assessed before the scope is confirmed.
Can it be used on leased land?
It may suit a leased site where the foundation arrangement matches the ground conditions and lease requirements. Include the lease term, permitted alterations and end-of-lease obligations in your brief.
Can the foundation be relocated?
Discuss relocation before finalising the design. Connections, component reuse, replacement parts, transport and the new site conditions all affect the relocation scope.
What is the adjustable height range?
The available range depends on the selected support configuration. Send measured site levels so the appropriate specification can be confirmed.
Does it remove the need for approvals?
Do not assume that an elevated or demountable system changes approval requirements. Confirm the requirements for the proposed site and use with the relevant local authority.
Let’s review your site
Your site.
Your foundation plan.
Tell us where you want to build and what is already on the ground. Include your planned court quantity and any available dimensions.
Useful details to prepare
- Project country and city
- Number of courts and available dimensions
- Existing surface and known level differences
- Site photographs or survey drawings
- Lease conditions, if applicable
- Target installation date
The project enquiry form opens on SPORTENVO. You can discuss additional documents with the team.
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