Freshly resurfaced Plexipave court in a formal Hawthorn garden, deep blue-green surface with sharp white lines.
Inner Court · Rsf

Tennis Court Resurfacing, Melbourne Inner-East

Acrylic re-coats, En Tout Cas conversions, and base repair for private courts across Toorak, Hawthorn, Kew, and surrounds. Fully insured. Written proposal within 48 hours.

Fully Insured

Certificate of currency before works commence.

Written Proposal Within 48 Hours

Line-item scope. No estimates.

Plexipave & Rebound Ace

Acrylic surface systems installed to specification.

Court Resurfacing

We assess the base before anything goes down.

Most resurfacing problems start underground. A surface applied over a failing base will crack within two years, regardless of which product goes on top.

Every resurfacing project starts with a site visit and a structural base assessment. We scope only what the court actually needs. Then we put it in writing.

What's Included

Every resurfacing job covers the following.

  • Concrete base inspection and structural assessment
  • Crack mapping, joint repair, and base preparation
  • Surface grinding and preparation
  • Acrylic resurfacing system, Plexipave or Rebound Ace
  • Court line marking to ITF specification
  • Net post and collar inspection
  • Surface cure confirmation before handover
  • Written completion report

For synthetic grass conversions, note it in your enquiry.

Surface Types

Two surfaces. One standard of installation.

Acrylic, Plexipave or Rebound Ace

Low maintenance. All-weather. The most common surface on inner-east private courts.

Surface life of 6 to 10 years with annual maintenance. Harder underfoot than synthetic grass. Available in a range of colours: the deep blue-green common to Toorak and Hawthorn courts is a Plexipave finish.

Synthetic Grass

Softer underfoot. Visually at home in a period garden. Surface life of 12 to 20 years.

Better suited to properties where the court needs to sit within a formal landscape rather than contrast with it. Requires annual sand grooming and cleaning. Not maintenance-free, but lower effort than acrylic over time.

Who Calls Us

Two types of client. The same result.

The Homeowner

The homeowner with a 15-year-old court

The court has been there for fifteen years. The surface is cracking, the colour has faded, and a neighbouring property just had theirs done properly. You want it back to how it should look, without having to manage the process yourself.

The Agent or Vendor

Pre-sale campaign timeline

The listing photographs in three weeks. The court is in the way. We assess, scope, and resurface. Most jobs are complete and cured within 8 working days. Written condition report included for vendor disclosure.

Our Process

From site visit to finished court.

01

Site Visit

We assess the base condition, surface wear, drainage, and scope. No charge.

02

Written Proposal

Line-item scope of works on letterhead within 48 hours. Timeline and warranty terms included.

03

Scheduled Start

We confirm crew and materials before the start date. No surprises.

04

Works Completed

The court is left clean, cured, and ready for use. Written completion report provided.

Where We Work

Private courts across Melbourne's inner-east.

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.

  • Toorak
  • South Yarra
  • Armadale
  • Malvern
  • Malvern East
  • Hawthorn
  • Hawthorn East
  • Kew
  • Kew East
  • Glen Iris
  • Camberwell
  • Canterbury
  • Balwyn
  • Kooyong
  • Prahran
  • Windsor
Common Questions

What resurfacing clients ask us most.

How often does an acrylic court need resurfacing?

Every 4 to 8 years, depending on sun exposure, usage, and base movement. Annual maintenance extends surface life significantly. The base condition is the key variable. We assess this on every site visit.

What is the difference between Plexipave and Rebound Ace?

Both are multi-coat acrylic systems applied over a prepared concrete base. Plexipave uses a textured colour coat with a cushioned underlayer option. Rebound Ace is the system used on Melbourne Park and many club courts. The right choice depends on the base, the budget, and the surface feel preferred. We advise on this during the site visit.

Does the base need to be repaired before resurfacing?

Always assessed, not always repaired. Minor surface cracking often needs crack filling only. Structural base movement (subsidence, drainage failure, joint failure) requires base repair before any surface goes down. We will not resurface over a base that isn't ready.

How long does resurfacing take?

Standard acrylic re-coat with crack repair and line marking: 3 to 5 days on site, plus 5 to 7 days cure time before play. We confirm the exact timeline in the written proposal.

Do you resurface En Tout Cas courts?

We convert En Tout Cas courts to acrylic or synthetic grass. A like-for-like En Tout Cas rejuvenation is possible in some cases. We'll advise which makes more sense for the condition of the court during the site visit.

What affects the cost of resurfacing?

Base condition, surface type chosen, court size, and any additional scope: fencing, drainage, lighting. This is why we don't quote over the phone. The site visit determines the scope; the written proposal states the cost.

Ready to restore your court properly?

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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