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The cost of a riding arena needs to be assessed for the site and the work to be carried out. To compare quotes, you need to know which work, materials and transport are included, and what you will be responsible for.
Before choosing materials, Sport Surface Group discusses your needs, water supply and maintenance equipment. Following advice and agreement, we send a quote.
What should the quote include?
Discuss whether the project is a new riding arena, renovation of an existing arena or only new top material. Ask for a clear description of the work, materials, quantities and transport, as well as what you or someone else will carry out.
Ask whether the price includes or excludes VAT and whether any parts will be priced separately. Also discuss the maintenance advice you need and how ongoing maintenance will be handled.
Information to provide before requesting a quote
The more clearly you describe the site and your needs, the easier it is to discuss the scope of the work. Start with what you know and state what needs further assessment.
- Use and size. State whether the arena is outdoors or indoors, the size of the intended riding area and how it will be used.
- New or existing arena. Describe what is already on site, your current top material and the problems you want to solve.
- Ground and water conditions. Explain what you know about the ground, differences in level and any water that stands on or flows into the arena.
- Irrigation. State the water supply and watering facilities available.
- Maintenance and equipment. Describe how the arena will be maintained and which harrow and other equipment you use.
- Access and transport. Describe the route to the site and access for machinery and material deliveries.
- Work you will carry out yourselves. State which parts you want to do yourselves and which parts you would like help with.
If you want to do parts of the work yourselves
Be clear about the work you want to carry out and the equipment you have. Discuss responsibilities, scope and the order of your work and the work you want to commission before comparing prices.
The same applies when several suppliers are involved. It needs to be clear who is responsible for each part and what needs to be in place before the next stage can begin.
Assess the problem before changing materials
For an existing arena, the choice between maintenance, new top material and more extensive measures needs to start with the problem you want to solve. When a customer feels the surface is not working well, SSG often starts by reviewing the watering.
The base or water drainage may also need to be assessed. If there are problems with these, they may require measures beyond new top material.
How SSG helps before a quote
We discuss how the arena will be used, your water supply and maintenance equipment. Following advice and agreement, we send a quote.
Contact us with information about the size, existing material, water conditions, maintenance and any problems or requirements you have. We can then address the questions specific to your arena.
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Common questions about what an arena costs
Is there a general price for building a riding arena?
A price needs to be tied to the site and a defined scope. Describe your needs to SSG; following advice and agreement, we send a quote.
What should I compare between quotes?
Compare the work, materials, quantities and transport included. Also check VAT, any separate items and what you or other suppliers will carry out.
Which top surface will be cheapest?
Compare the cost of the material and scope you need alongside the maintenance requirements. Fibre sand and the wood chip mix require a water supply, regular watering and a suitable harrow; include this in your planning.
Can you renovate an old arena instead of building new?
SSG provides maintenance and renovation. The appropriate measures need to be assessed according to the arena's problems, use, water and maintenance.
Is maintenance included afterwards?
Ask for maintenance advice and any ongoing maintenance to be specified in the agreement. This lets you assess both the scope of the project and what you need to arrange for future maintenance.