A squash court refurbishment brings several trades into a small space. If you also plan to replace the lighting, the order of work matters: installing new fixtures before dusty repairs, or booking access equipment after a new floor finish, can create avoidable rework. Start with one agreed programme for the whole court.
Survey before blocking out bookings
Record the existing fixture positions, ceiling height, electrical supply and access route. Tell the contractors about wall repairs, painting, floor sanding and any glass work. Ask which activities require the court to be empty and whether neighbouring courts can remain open safely. Do not promise a one-day closure before the site has been assessed.
Agree the sequence with every trade
- Confirm design and delivery. Approve the lighting layout and check that fixtures, mounting parts and access equipment will be available before fixing the closure dates.
- Plan removal and first-stage electrical work. A qualified installer should agree safe isolation, cable work and the protection of retained equipment.
- Coordinate dusty and finishing work. Agree when wall and floor work happens, how new lights will be protected, and when access equipment can return. Follow the relevant coating and floor-finish curing instructions.
- Install, clean and test. Leave time for electrical checks, lighting assessment, cleaning and any adjustments before players return.
Phase a multi-court project carefully
Working on one court at a time may preserve bookings, but repeated equipment hire and visits can increase costs. Ask for both a phased programme and a single closure option. Check shared circuits and safe access routes: a closed court does not automatically isolate work from the rest of the club.
Make reopening a decision, not just a date
Nominate the person who accepts the completed work. Keep installation records, product information and a list of outstanding items. Check the finished court under its normal lighting and operating conditions. England Squash treats lighting, flooring and other court systems as part of a wider maintenance programme; coordinating them is a useful approach to refurbishment too.
Planning an upgrade? Explore the AXION 1500 squash fixture and send us your court photos and refurbishment schedule. Fixture supply and installation scope should be agreed separately.