Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Sports Construction Solutions
Established in 1947, Grimshaw Group has built a formidable reputation in civil engineering and sports construction. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we combine traditional values with modern expertise across our three divisions: Grimshaw Construction, Grimshaw Sports, and Grimshaw Maintenance. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our status as a founder member and Principal Contractor of SAPCA, alongside awards including Gloucestershire Business Awards for workplace development. With 75-80% of our turnover coming from repeat business, we prioritise tailored solutions, employing our own skilled workforce to deliver projects from initial design to completion. Our civil engineering expertise extends to road construction, bridge building, and drainage systems, while Grimshaw Sports specialises in tennis courts, pickleball facilities, and multi-use games areas.Grimshaw Maintenance ensures longevity of assets through specialist cleaning and repair services. Headquartered in Cheltenham, we serve Gloucestershire and surrounding counties, maintaining direct management control over all projects. Our 27 employees with over 15 years' service exemplify our dedication to continuity and excellence. Client relationships remain central to our approach, reflected in decades-long partnerships and testimonials praising our professionalism and quality standards.
Services
Tennis Court Construction
Pickleball Courts
Artificial Grass Surfaces
Drainage Engineering
Bridge Building
Landscaping Projects
Sports Equipment Supply
Court Maintenance
Road Construction
Flood Alleviation Systems
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business operating since 1947 with three generations of expertise
- Founder member and Principal Contractor of SAPCA (Sports and Play Construction Association)
- Winner of Gloucestershire Business Awards for workplace development
- 75-80% of turnover derived from repeat business with long-term clients
- Three dedicated divisions providing end-to-end construction and maintenance solutions
Associations and certifications
- SAPCA
What people say
Fantastic job
Excellent work received
Professional workforce
High quality service
First class performance
Services
Tennis Court Construction
Design and build bespoke tennis courts tailored to site-specific requirements. Offer full planning support, surface selection guidance, and floodlighting solutions compliant with dark sky regulations. Services include drainage systems, surround landscaping, and adherence to LTA size specifications.
Pickleball Courts
Construct dedicated pickleball courts or convert existing tennis courts with multi-sport line markings. Provide expert advice on optimal court dimensions, surface materials, and integration with garden spaces while maintaining accessibility for all age groups.
Drainage Engineering
Implement flood alleviation systems, stormwater sewers, and drainage overflow solutions. Specialise in reinforced concrete structures for rivers and lakes, culvert installation, and sustainable urban drainage systems compliant with environmental regulations.
Sports Surface Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance packages including moss control, resurfacing, line repainting, and equipment replacement. Offer pressure cleaning, drainage repairs, and seasonal preparation services to extend the lifespan of sports surfaces and maintain playability standards.
Civil Engineering
Deliver road and car park construction projects featuring sub-bases, kerbing, macadam surfacing, and traffic calming measures. Provide street lighting installations, barrier systems, and roundabout construction using in-house technical crews and project management expertise.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction projects?
We operate primarily in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties, maintaining direct management control over all projects within this region.
How long does tennis court construction take?
Typical construction periods last 4-6 weeks, depending on site conditions, weather, and specific client requirements.
What tennis court surface options are available?
We offer Grey-Green-Grit, Redgra, porous macadam, artificial grass, natural grass, and indoor surfaces tailored to client needs.
Are planning permissions required for tennis courts?
Our team handles planning applications, with expertise in securing approvals through careful design integration with surrounding landscapes.
Do you provide maintenance for existing sports facilities?
Yes, we offer comprehensive maintenance packages including cleaning, repairs, resurfacing, and equipment replacement services.
What makes Grimshaw different from other contractors?
As the UK's longest-established tennis court constructor, we combine three generations of family expertise with SAPCA accreditation and 75-80% repeat business.
