Playability
Slow, inconsistent ball roll
Worn pile and compaction can reduce speed and make rebounds unpredictable, especially on high-use school pitches.
Signs your hockey pitch needs resurfacing
Resurfacing restores speed, consistency and safety.
Safety
Hard or uneven areas
Localised dips, ridges and shockpad failure can increase injury risk. We assess levels and shock absorption before resurfacing.
Drainage
Ponding after rain
Standing water is often a base level or drainage issue. We identify causes and repair them so the resurfaced pitch drains properly.
Our hockey pitch resurfacing process
Assess first, repair what matters, then install new turf.
1–3: Diagnose
Inspection and scope definition
- Inspect turf wear, seams, infill (where applicable) and overall playability.
- Check base levels and drainage performance to identify ponding or settlement.
- Assess shockpad condition and advise repair or replacement options.
4–6: Renew
Remove, repair and resurface
- Remove old hockey turf and prepare the surface for repair works.
- Execute targeted base and drainage repairs, plus any shockpad work required.
- Install new hockey turf and line markings, then hand over with maintenance guidance.
Resurfacing options: water-based or sand-dressed
Choose the system that matches your level of play and operating realities.
High-performance
Water-based hockey turf resurfacing
Ideal where elite speed and consistency are priorities. We check water infrastructure and run-offs and advise upgrades where needed.
Elite play
Fast ball roll
Consistent surface
Schools & multi-use
Sand-dressed hockey turf resurfacing
A practical option for many schools and shared-use facilities, balancing performance, budget and maintenance requirements.
Budget-aligned
Durable
Shared-use friendly
Planning a full new build instead? See our national page for hockey pitch construction in South Africa.
Request a hockey pitch resurfacing quote
Tell us about your pitch and timelines — we'll respond via WhatsApp.
Use this form to open a WhatsApp chat with a Syngockey specialist. Share where your pitch is located, whether it is water-based or sand-dressed, and any known drainage or level issues so we can advise the best resurfacing approach.
Hockey pitch resurfacing FAQs
Quick answers to common refurbishment questions.
Timing
When should a hockey pitch be resurfaced?
If the pitch is worn, slow, inconsistent, unsafe, or drains poorly, resurfacing may restore performance. We assess the turf, base and shockpad to confirm the right scope.
Programme
How long does resurfacing take?
Resurfacing is often faster than new construction, but timelines depend on removal logistics and the amount of repair work required. We plan around school terms and league windows.
Baseworks
Can you resurface without rebuilding the base?
If the base is still sound, level and draining well, a turf replacement may be sufficient. Where levels or drainage have failed, targeted repairs or refurbishment are recommended before new turf.
Systems
Water-based or sand-dressed: can we change systems?
Yes, in many cases. We advise based on the level of play, water availability, maintenance capacity and budget. Some conversions may require additional base or shockpad considerations.