Crack repair, drainage correction, fencing, and line marking for private courts across Toorak, Hawthorn, Kew, and surrounds. We find the cause, not just the symptom.
Fully Insured
Certificate of currency before works commence.
Written Proposal Within 48 Hours
Cause identified. Scope confirmed.
Most Repairs Assessed Within the Week
Site visit booked promptly.
Most court damage starts at base level: subsidence, drainage failure, joint movement. Patching the surface without addressing the cause produces another crack within a season.
We assess the cause during the site visit. The written proposal addresses both.
Surface-only cracks and structural cracks need different approaches.
Surface cracks, from UV degradation or minor movement, can be filled and sealed. Structural cracks, caused by base subsidence or joint failure, require base-level repair before any surface work. We determine which type during the site assessment.
Standing water after rain is a drainage or subsidence issue, not a surface problem.
A birdbath is a low point in the court base where water pools. It indicates base subsidence. Left untreated, it accelerates surface cracking and becomes a slip hazard. The fix involves base-level correction, not just surface patching.
Net post replacement, collar repair, fencing panel and post repair, line marking reinstatement.
These repairs are often scoped alongside a cleaning or resurfacing visit. If fencing or post condition is noted in a condition report, we can quote and schedule the repair in the same written proposal.
The Homeowner
The court has developed visible cracks. There's water pooling in one corner after rain. The fencing is pulling away at one post. The owner wants someone to assess it properly and tell them what actually needs doing, and what doesn't.
The Estate Manager
A condition report flagged a crack three months ago. Now it's widened. A net post is loose. An estate manager needs the repair scoped, quoted, and completed without having to manage the process closely. SWMS documentation and insurance certificate provided as standard.
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Site Visit
We assess the damage, identify the cause, and determine the scope. No charge.
02
Written Proposal
Cause of damage noted. Repair scope and timeline on letterhead within 48 hours.
03
Scheduled Start
We confirm crew and materials before the start date.
04
Works Completed
Repairs completed as scoped. Written condition report provided. If a larger issue is found during works, we contact you before proceeding.
Inner Court is a service-area business covering the suburbs below. We don't take on work outside this area.
Not sure if your suburb is covered? Call 03 9961 6078.
Two main causes. Surface-level cracking comes from UV degradation, thermal expansion, and the natural ageing of the acrylic coat. Structural cracking indicates base movement: subsidence, soil shrinkage in dry summers, or drainage failure beneath the slab. The repair approach is different for each, which is why we assess before we scope.
Often, yes. Minor surface cracking can be filled, sealed, and colour-matched without a full re-coat. Structural cracking usually requires base repair first, and once the base is stabilised, the surface is often in poor enough condition that a full re-coat makes more sense than patching. We'll give you an honest assessment during the site visit.
A birdbath is a depression in the court surface, caused by base subsidence, where water pools after rain. The fix is not a surface patch. It requires levelling the base at the point of subsidence, then resurfacing the affected area. Left untreated, the pooling accelerates cracking and creates a slip hazard.
If the surface has widespread cracking, significant colour loss, or multiple areas of damage, a full resurface is usually more cost-effective than multiple individual repairs. If the damage is isolated (a single crack run, a loose post, a patch of line marking), repairs alone may be sufficient. We'll tell you which during the site visit.
For standard repair work (crack filling, drainage correction, line marking, fencing) a permit is not required. If your property is subject to a Heritage Overlay and the scope involves structural changes to fencing or the court's physical boundary, council advice may be needed. We flag this during the site visit.
Crack repair and line marking typically take 1 to 2 days. Drainage correction and birdbath repair: 2 to 4 days depending on the extent of base work. Fencing replacement: 1 to 2 days. We confirm the timeline in the written proposal.
Start with a site visit. We'll assess the court, answer your questions, and have a written proposal to you within 48 hours. No pressure, just an honest assessment from a specialist who knows these properties.
Prefer to call? 03 9961 6078, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturday by appointment.
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