You are now ready to put up your artificial turf pitch. It could be a football pitch in your community, a cricket pitch for your sports club, or even just a landscape in your commercial property. Regardless of the purpose of the project, there is something about it that’s clear-cut – the turf construction company that you hire for the job will determine its future in a long run. This, however, poses a challenge.

Usually, turf installers make exaggerated claims to their clients. But how do you identify the one that truly stands behind its promises? Here are some guidelines for you.

Experience First – But Try to Do a Case Study

It’s not difficult for any company to boast “over 10 years of experience” on their webpage. More important than that is what they have accomplished in these ten years. Request for a look at their portfolio. How many projects have they undertaken? Do these include various sizes of sports facilities ranging from school yards to professional sports grounds?

The capability to undertake more than 700 such projects within the past decade, as Surekha Exports has done since 2005, gives a unique edge to the company that is unmatched by any novice construction firm. The sheer number of projects accomplished is a solid proof of the challenges that were faced and tackled by us.

Check the Certifications – Don’t Miss Out on This

Artificial turf is not simply grass. Everything about the artificial grass matters. From the type of material that they use, the nature of the infill used, and the draining system that they have in place. The companies dealing with internationally certified products have themselves set an established measure. FIFA Quality Pro Certification should be your target when developing either a football or cricket pitch. Make sure you inquire if their products are tested through official certification authorities.

Inquire About Methods of Operation

A reputable firm should be open about the methods of operation. How is site preparation done? How do they deal with drainage issues? Which type of sub-base do they apply? How is the artificial grass installed? If the contractor cannot answer your questions about the processes involved with assurance and confidence, that’s an indication of a potential problem. You are not required to become knowledgeable in this field. However, you should be in a position to converse coherently about these matters. Those firms that are trying to make cuts in the process are relying on your lack of knowledge.

Also, inquire about their timelines for such projects. The installation of an artificial grass soccer turf may take an average period of 45 days. Any contractor who guarantees you otherwise should be double checked before handing them the contract.

Check Out What They Have Done Previously

Just don’t ask for their references. You need to find out what kind of previous projects they have completed in a similar situation like yours. For instance, if you are working on developing a cricket turf, make sure that they have worked on installing one previously and how successful was their project. Actual experience speaks louder than words, pictures, and client names will help you determine better than their brochures can. If they are confident in their past projects, they won’t hesitate in presenting them to you.

Avoid Post Installation Chaos

This point tends to be ignored time to time. Artificial grass definitely needs maintenance in terms of regular brushing, infill replenishment, drainage testing, and seam inspection. Before anything else, ask your turf builders if they have their own maintenance crews. Do they provide maintenance services for artificial grass fields after the project completion? A contractor who doesn’t even think of maintaining the product once they’ve installed it simply wants to make some easy money, nothing else.

Getting Familiar with What Truly Customization Means

Each area is unique, which means that there are certain variables to take into account when building an artificial grass field in it. Soil type, climate, budget – the list goes on. An excellent contractor must be able to give custom solutions that address these factors specifically. Find out how they handle customization requests. Does the company custom-make turf according to client needs?

Don’t Fall for Cheap Prices

Affordability is something that is to be cared for, of course. However, very low prices should set alarm bells ringing because they suggest that some aspect of the turf installation process, be it quality of the materials, quality of labor or length/availability of the warranty has been compromised. Seek several quotes and examine their components item-by-item. Again, you’re not looking for cheapness. You’re should be looking for a healthy negotiation, i.e., a good price along with excellent material quality and a reliable supplier with a good reputation.

Be Cautious While Selecting the Turf Builder

Building a turf field is no small deal and requires commitment. Choose wisely and you’ll end up having a reliable partner who will ask all the relevant questions and communicate throughout the entire process. Make a wrong choice and you’ll have to deal with the disappointment of owning an underperforming field and spending too much money on the turf project.

Invest some time and effort into this project and make sure that your players (or your customers) won’t be disappointed after the construction is finished.