Sports Court Repair Questions

Sometimes, if the crack is stable and the base is sound. Cracks up to 1/4 inch wide on a solid slab can be filled and sealed successfully. If the crack is caused by subbase movement or poor drainage, filler alone will not hold, the underlying cause needs to be addressed first.

California’s UV exposure accelerates acrylic coating breakdown around open cracks. Water enters, the crack widens, and what was a simple fill job can become a leveling or base repair job within one season. Early repair is consistently less expensive than delayed repair.

Recurring cracks usually mean the subbase is moving. Clay-heavy soils in inland California shift seasonally, pushing cracks back open after surface-only repairs. A base-condition assessment identifies this pattern so the repair scope addresses movement, not just the surface crack.

Cure times depend on the materials used and the repair scope. Crack filler typically cures within 24 to 48 hours; leveling compound and seal coats may require longer. The written estimate lists specific cure times for every material applied so you know the timeline before work starts.

Yes. Applying a seal coat over a court with uncorrected drainage traps moisture under the acrylic layer and causes early delamination. Drainage corrections, clearing outlets or adjusting surface slope, are completed before any coating work is done.