Whether a kickabout in the park or a cup final, on the TV or on the pitch, sport is an integral part of our lives. Records show that Egyptians, Romans and Greeks were keen sportsmen and in some form or another sport is inherent within our nature.

Sport has always suggested competition and with its increasingly lucrative nature the demands are greater for all concerned - from athletes, coaches and managers to those involved with actually creating the facilities. As technology infiltrates the world of sport we see issues such as safety, quality and value for money becoming prime. At A P Thompson we see these as being key factors within the industry and for the work we undertake. We also need to observe any possible detriment to the environment within the design and construction of the facility and attend to it as appropriate.

We are continually working on new technologies to develop playing surfaces. Consideration is needed for areas such as playability, shock absorbency, longevity and cost of surface. All factors are important to our clients and ourselves although it is clear that they do appear at different levels on the customer priority list. In acknowledgment of this we take each project as unique and strive to achieve the best solution for our clients given their requirements.

There are many surfaces available to you. Artificial turf, cushioned or hard surfaces all have their benefits and with varying suitability for each sport. We work closely with world class artificial turf manufacturers such as Desso DLW to design and install your perfect pitch. We offer one of the best product ranges including dedicated sports surfaces, multi sports surfaces, sand filled, sand dressed and waterbased surfaces. We offer a turnkey package so not only are we able to provide you with your required playing surface but we also undertake other works such as clubhouses, fencing, floodlighting, changing facilities, landscaping and carparking.