Playground Surfacing Contractors
Safe, durable playground surfacing for schools, nurseries, academies, local authorities and public spaces across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.
Built for daily playground use
Practical outdoor surfaces designed for play, PE, recreation and long-term use across busy school and public environments.
Safe surfaces built for long-term performance.
A playground needs to be more than just a hard surface. It must be safe, durable, well-drained and capable of handling constant daily use from pupils, visitors and the wider community.
Dawkes & Co Ltd provides professional playground surfacing for schools, nurseries, academies, local authorities, parks and recreational facilities across Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas.
From small nursery play areas to large school playgrounds and multi-use outdoor spaces, every project is carefully planned around your site, usage, budget and long-term maintenance requirements.
Tell us about your playground project.
Whether you need a new playground surface, resurfacing for an existing school play area, or repairs to a worn outdoor space, our team can provide clear advice and a competitive quotation.
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Create safer, stronger outdoor spaces with professional playground surfacing.
A playground surface has to cope with constant foot traffic, changing weather, daily school use and years of wear. The right surface helps improve safety, drainage, appearance and long-term usability.
Whether you are resurfacing a tired school playground, upgrading a nursery play area or creating a new outdoor space, Dawkes & Co Ltd can help deliver a practical finish built around your site.
Playground services from preparation through to completion.
From new playground construction to resurfacing, repairs, drainage, pathways and line marking, we provide practical surfacing support for schools, nurseries, councils and commercial sites.
New Playground Construction
Complete playground surfacing projects from groundwork preparation to the finished surface.
- New play areas
- School playgrounds
- Nursery spaces
- Outdoor recreation areas
Playground Resurfacing
Upgrade old, cracked or uneven playgrounds with a fresh, durable and professional finish.
- Existing playground upgrades
- Surface replacement
- Improved appearance
- Long-lasting finish
School & Nursery Surfacing
Practical surfacing for education settings where safety, scheduling and reliability matter.
- Primary schools
- Academies
- Nurseries
- Term-time aware works
Pathways & Access Routes
Safe, clear routes around playgrounds, school grounds, parks and public spaces.
- Footpaths
- Access routes
- Entrance areas
- Repairs and resurfacing
Playground Markings
Clear line markings and play markings for sports, games and outdoor learning areas.
- Sports markings
- Playground games
- Activity zones
- Educational markings
Repairs & Maintenance
Repair damaged playground surfaces before small issues become larger safety concerns.
- Patch repairs
- Trip hazard improvements
- Surface maintenance
- Drainage improvements
Family run. Professionally managed. Trusted for over 50 years.
We are a family run business with a long-serving, well trained and dedicated workforce, priding ourselves on delivering a high-quality service to every client.
As a local authority approved company, Dawkes & Co Ltd has been offering services for over 50 years across Government, Health, Highways, Private and Public sectors. Our reputation has been built on quality, reliability and long-standing client relationships.
Supporting schools, commercial sites, public sector organisations and domestic customers across Staffordshire and beyond.
Complete surfacing solutions from start to finish.
Dawkes & Co Ltd offer a wide range of in-house services, helping manage projects efficiently without the need to liaise with multiple contractors.
Roads & Asphalt Works
- All Asphalt Works
- Roads
- Pathways
- Forecourts
Commercial & Public Sector
- Carparks
- Drainage Works
- Design, Planning & Drawings
- Wet Pour/Safety Surfaces
Schools & Play Areas
- Play Areas & Equipment
- Multi Use Games Areas
- Synthetic Pitches
- Outdoor Classrooms
Domestic & Specialist
- Driveways
- Domestic Driveways
- Coloured Asphalt
- Resin Bonded/Resin Bound
Access & External Works
- Fencing & Gates
- Automated Gates & Barriers
- Canopies
What our customers say
We’re proud to have built our reputation on quality workmanship, reliable service and long-standing relationships with customers across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.
From first enquiry to completed surfacing project.
We keep things straightforward from the moment you contact us. Our team will guide you through the quote, site visit, planning, preparation and completion of your project.
Start Your Quote01 Initial Contact
Get in touch by phone, email or the request a quote form. Tell us a little about the project, the site location and the type of surface or repair work required.
02 Project Review
We review your enquiry and gather the key details, including access, surface condition, intended use, timescales and any health and safety considerations.
03 Site Visit
Where required, we arrange a site visit to inspect the area properly, assess preparation requirements and make sure the proposed solution is suitable.
04 Quote & Recommendations
We provide a clear quotation and explain the recommended works, materials and project approach so you know exactly what is included before work begins.
05 Planning & Scheduling
Once approved, we agree suitable dates, access arrangements and any preparation needed. For schools, commercial sites and local authorities, we work around operational requirements wherever possible.
06 Preparation Works
Our team prepares the site correctly, which may include excavation, edging, drainage, base works, surface preparation or repairs depending on the project.
07 Surfacing & Installation
We carry out the surfacing works safely and efficiently, using the appropriate materials and equipment for the job, while keeping disruption to a minimum.
08 Completion, Check & Review
Once the work is complete, we check the finish, review the completed project and make sure the site is left tidy and ready for use.
Ready to discuss your surfacing project?
Whether you need surfacing for a school, commercial site, local authority project, car park, driveway or repair work, our experienced team can help.
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