Services · 7 Core Offerings

What we measure & deliver.

Every natural turf performance metric that matters, plus the fixture-day and tournament-delivery tools that put the data into operational use. All tested to the governing body standard, all underpinned by UKAS-accredited methodology.

The Overall Pitch Score.

A single weighted index from 0 to 100 that combines every measurable attribute of a natural turf pitch into one defensible number — traceable, repeatable, and ready to hand to an inspector, insurer or board.

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Surface Hardness.

Clegg Impact Hammer testing measures how hard a pitch hits back when a player lands on it. High Gmax values correlate directly with concussion, bone and joint injury — and every major sport now mandates limits.

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Traction Testing.

The Apex Boot measures rotational resistance — how much torque the surface provides when a studded boot twists. Too little, and players slip. Too much, and studs lock and ACLs tear.

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Grass Coverage & Composition.

Quantified percentage ground cover, species breakdown and sward density — measured using point-quadrat frames and digital image analysis. The foundation every other pitch metric depends on.

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Lux & Floodlighting.

A natural turf pitch is only match-ready after dark if the lighting is. We run full 88-point lux grids to FA, Football Foundation and UEFA standards — measuring average illuminance, uniformity, glare and colour temperature.

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Match Day Assessment.

A short, targeted pre-kickoff survey that tells the referee, the manager and the broadcaster whether the pitch is match-ready. Grid heatmap delivered pitchside within 90 minutes of testing.

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Competition Delivery.

From county cup finals to international tournaments — we run the entire pitch compliance programme across every venue, every match, with consolidated reporting that league bodies and ground staff can both access at their own permission level.

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Ready to measure your pitch?

Every test we run is UKAS-accredited and defensible. Tell us about your venue and we'll come back with a fixed written quote within two working hours.

or email info@surfaceperformance.com with your venue and test requirements