Last updated October 2026
We install non-turf cricket pitches, practice net bays and replacement artificial wickets for cricket clubs, schools, colleges and councils across the UK. Sport England’s Q4 2025 benchmarks put a match pitch on a macadam base at £25,000 and a one-bay practice cage at £40,000, excluding VAT, and a 2025 council paper shows a wicket replacement on a sound base at under £10,000. Most installs are booked after the season ends. Send photos and your plan, and we send a written quote.
A replacement carpet on a sound base costs about a third of a new pitch built from scratch.
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| Item | Size | Price | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-turf match pitch on a macadam base | 32 x 3 m (96 m2) | £25,000 excl. VAT | Sport England, Q4 2025 | High |
| One-bay practice cage on a macadam base | 32 x 3 m (96 m2) | £40,000 excl. VAT | Sport England, Q4 2025 | High |
| Artificial wicket replacement, membrane over existing sound concrete | one wicket | £8,672 and £9,403 (two quotes, VAT basis not stated) | Wareham Town Council, Apr 2025 | Medium |
| Natural turf square, 8 pitches, with 2 winter sport pitches | 20,649 m2 | £365,000 excl. VAT | Sport England, Q4 2025 | High |
| Hybrid cricket pitch | per pitch | priced on survey | Your site survey | Firm once surveyed |
How much does an artificial cricket wicket cost?
A new non-turf match pitch on a macadam base is £25,000 before VAT on Sport England’s Q4 2025 benchmark, which includes fees for project management, site investigation and planning. Replacing a worn carpet on a sound existing base is far cheaper: Wareham Town Council’s April 2025 report shows two quotes of £8,672 and £9,403 for a complete new wicket over the existing concrete. The same report gives replacement wickets a life of 10 to 12 years.
What does a hybrid cricket pitch cost?
We price hybrid pitches on survey, because no official or council figure is published for them. A hybrid mixes natural grass with synthetic fibres, so the price depends on the square, the grass and the stitching or carpet system. Tell us how many pitches on the square you want to convert.
How it works
- 01Send a plan and photosThe site, the surface and the date it must reopen.
- 02We check the groundLevels and where the water drains.
- 03Written quoteBuilt around your reopening date.
Non-turf pitch or hybrid: which suits a club?
Choose a non-turf pitch for practice, junior cricket and lower-level matches where low upkeep matters; consider a hybrid on the main square where you want a natural surface that wears better. Many clubs run both. Check what your league allows for match play before you buy.
Which non-turf systems are approved by the ECB?
The ECB publishes performance standards for outdoor non-turf pitches, covering practice areas and match pitches, and a list of approved systems and suppliers. It also runs a voluntary code of practice setting minimum standards for designers, installers and suppliers. Ask for the system on your quote to be on the ECB’s current approved list; questions about the list go to facilities@ecb.co.uk.
The ECB states there are currently no set standards for outfields.
How much do cricket nets cost to install?
A one-bay practice cage on a macadam base is £40,000 before VAT on Sport England’s benchmark. Multi-bay nets are priced on survey, because Sport England gives a figure for one bay only. Netting replacement on an existing cage is a separate, smaller job.
When is the best time to install?
After the season. Wareham’s report recommended installing once the current season had ended, so the new wicket is ready for the next one. Tell us your fixture calendar when you enquire.
What funding is there for clubs?
Club projects are usually funded from club reserves, council support and grants. For smaller community schemes, Sport England’s Movement Fund gives £300 to £15,000, matched by money the club raises itself. Our playground grants guide lists the main funders and what each will not pay for; check with the ECB and your county board for cricket-specific schemes.
What’s included
- Survey of the square or net area, base, levels and drainage
- Quote naming the pitch system and base build-up
- Removal of the old carpet where quoted
- Base repairs or new macadam base as quoted
- Shock pad and carpet laid to the system’s specification
- Net cage, posts and netting where listed
- A check of the finished pitch with the club
What’s not included
- VAT, shown separately
- Mowing or reinstating the outfield, unless listed
- Planning fees for new cages, unless listed
Illustrative example
From the table only. A club wants a new non-turf match pitch and a one-bay practice cage on macadam bases. On Sport England’s benchmarks that is £25,000 plus £40,000, or £65,000 before VAT. If the club already has a sound concrete base and only needs a new carpet, a single replacement wicket came to £8,672 to £9,403 in Wareham’s 2025 quotes.
Who does the work
This site is a WeDo Property Services service. Alex Winser runs your cricket project from survey to handover, and the installers lay the base and carpet and fit the net cages.
Often needed alongside
Clubs sharing grounds with football or hockey often add 3G football pitch construction for winter use. How club projects are planned and funded is covered on sports clubs.
FAQs
How long does an artificial wicket last?
Wareham Town Council’s 2025 report gives 10 to 12 years for the replacements it was offered.
Can you replace just the carpet?
Yes, if the base is sound; the survey checks it first.
Do you build indoor nets?
This site covers outdoor pitches and cages.
Do you need planning permission for cricket nets?
New cages with high fencing may; check with your council early.
What do you need to quote cricket surfaces?
Photos of the square or net area, the system you have now, and your season dates.
Sources
- Sport England, Facility Cost Guidance Q4 2025, published Feb 2026
- Wareham Town Council, Cricket wicket replacement report, 15 Apr 2025
- ECB, Cricket surface types, read Oct 2026
- Sport England, Movement Fund, read Oct 2026