School sports construction specialists

Safety comes first in every school sports construction project we deliver. As experienced sports contractors, we assign a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to oversee on-site operations and protect the wider school community throughout the build. Our in-house engineers specialise in making the most of your available space, designing and constructing high-performance sports surfaces that offer maximum value and long-term durability.

From initial risk assessments to final handover, our construction phase plans are rigorously verified and enforced — with all personnel trained and certified to prioritise pupil safety. We’ve completed natural grass pitches, synthetic turf, 3G surfaces, and polymeric MUGAs for leading schools including Blackrock College, St Michael’s College, Ballymena Academy, and Friends School Lisburn.

Multi-use games areas (MUGAs) are a smart, space-saving solution for schools — transforming compact areas into safe, durable, all-weather zones for PE and extracurricular sport. If you’re looking to improve or expand your school’s sports facilities, our team offers free consultations to help you get the best return from your grounds.

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Floodlighting

All sports lighting has to be high-quality, totally reliable, efficient, and economic. Our LED technology solutions combine the most intelligent luminaire technologies and design expertise to meet all demands whatever the sport.

Carparks
When it comes to car parking , there is a lot to consider. The potential for earning, the layout, and the right permissions are just a few of the fundamental issues surrounding the planning stages. Our team can help you work through all of the above to create the perfect addition to your facility.
Fencing
Sports ground fencing gives athletes greater freedom while preventing annoyance and potential hazard to neighbours.
Drainage
Our drainage solutions are designed to to be site specific. When surface water is adequately drained you will achieve maximum usage potential for your facility.
Landscaping
Our in-house engineers will design and build retaining walls and empathetically restore and landscape your project for the perfect finish.

What sports surface do i need?

Modular polypropylene sports tiles or synthetic sports turf? It can all get a little technical very quickly. The answer lies mainly in your preferred sports. There are different surfaces available to meet specific athletic specialisations and needs. From athletic tracks to hockey surfaces and 4G playing fields, in-house engineers will work with you through each stage of the process, from the foundations layers, right up to selected surfaces and beyond.

Whether it's a new build, complete or partial refurbishment, change of use, or resurfacing, we have the ability to work within the most technically challenging of specifications and in the most challenging site conditions to deliver tailored and often innovative solutions with our total commitment to quality and service guaranteed.

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Natural vs synthetic turf

We provide excellent facilities to help your students achieve their best, whether you are looking for hockey, football, rugby or multiple sport playing fields on one site.

Although it's hard to beat a great natural grass surface, synthetic turf pitches offer significantly lower maintenance costs and greater all weather playability compared to natural grass. We can explain the pros and cons for each system in depth.

Multiple considerations can impact your decision when choosing a surface, such as climatic challenges, the cost of maintainance, and heavy usage. To find out more and view options for your project, email info@tonypattersonsportsgrounds.com

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how we work
Step one: consultation

Talk to one of our in house engineers to discover how our vast range of products and surface constructs can meet your needs. From pitch surfaces, ball stop fencing systems, flood lighting systems and retaining walls to car parks and traffic management systems, we will ensure your investment is in safe hands and installed according to BS and EN Building Standards.

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Step Two: Design

We will provide conceptual design, technical drawings, complete a topographical survey of the proposed site and generate a three-dimensional visualisation. Our in house engineers will complete an in-house topographical survey to offer the best value for money with an accurate, complete bill of quantities. This ensures the best designs, reducing unnecessary work.

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Step Three: Construction

When project is agreed, our engineers accurately mark out the site before to create an efficient construction process. Our plant list that is worth £1,000,000 with D6 dozers, Track machines ranging from 6Ton to 22Ton, dump trucks ranging from 5ton to 27ton, graders, tipping lorries, and many other specialist machines.

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Step four: ancilliries

At Tony Patterson Sportsgrounds, we pride ourselves on being the complete contractor. From ball stop fencing systems, flood lighting systems & retaining walls to car parks & traffic managements systems, we ensure our Clients investment is in safe hand & all installed to BS & EN Building Standards.

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Book a consultation

Every time you train, you need to push harder than you did the day before. Your pitch should push back. Take 5 and join us for a coffee and FREE Consultation. Chat to one of our sports engineers and discover what opportunities are available for you and your team. Transform your pitch and provide your athletes with a playing surface which is always up to the test.

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