30 years old or older? 

Synthetic running tracks and playing fields are among the most heavily used elements of modern sports facilities. After decades of intensive use, numerous patches, or previous retoppings, the question often arises as to whether the facility can still be used safely or whether renovation and replacement are necessary.

As an independent testing laboratory, LLS supports municipalities, sports clubs, planning firms, and operators in the professional assessment of existing synthetic sports surfaces. With a well-founded renovation report, we lay the groundwork for economically sound and technically sustainable renovation decisions.

Renovation Reports - The Foundation of Any Renovation Plan

A synthetic track is a complex technical structure. Not only the synthetic surface itself, but also the binder-free base layers, the asphalt subbase, and the subsoil conditions determine the actual need for renovation and the required scope of investment.

As part of our investigations, we evaluate, among other things:

• Condition and type of the synthetic track surface 
• Condition of the asphalt layer
• The condition of the binder-free base layers
• Site and subgrade conditions  
• Compliance of the existing structure with standards 
• Reusability of existing construction materials 
• Required demolition and disposal measures 
• Economically viable rehabilitation and renewal options 

Based on these results, you will receive a reliable basis for decision-making for further planning and will be able to allocate investments in a targeted and cost-effective manner.

Standard-compliant assessment by an independent testing laboratory

The evaluation of existing synthetic sports surfaces is conducted in accordance with the requirements of DIN 18035-6 and DIN EN 14877. Using modern testing methods and drawing on our many years of experience, we assess the structural condition of the facility objectively and transparently.

This provides you with clarity regarding safety, continued usability, and the actual need for renovation or replacement of your sports facility. With decades of experience in sports facility construction, LLS supports renovation projects from the initial assessment through the renovation report to quality control during construction and final acceptance - independently, competently, and all from a single source.