Building
the UK's
padel clubs
From a field or an empty warehouse to a club full of players. Padel court construction, planning and design, handled by one team from first sketch to opening day.
Courts built worldwide by our manufacturing partner PadelCreations
Padel courts built and supplied by Red Raven across the UK
Average time to submit a planning application, with all specialist reports included
Build it
your way
Every court is made by PadelCreations and installed by our team. Choose the court, the cover and the lighting to suit your site and budget.
Basic
Our budget-friendly court. A simple, sturdy pillar design that plays brilliantly indoors.
Best forIndoor venues on a tighter budget
Panoramic
Frameless glass walls give clear views from every angle. The Pro 360 goes fully panoramic.
Best forShow courts and venues with spectators
Premium
Reinforced frames engineered for wind, from moderate exposure up to 130 mph, with structural calcs to support planning.
Best forExposed outdoor sites
- 8-year warranty on steel and glass
- 2-year warranty on turf
- ISO 9001 certified
- 4 to 12 weeks from order to installed
- Annual court health check included
Build on what you have
- A ring beam on your existing court keeps installation costs down
- Re-uses the drainage that's already there
- Shorter groundworks, so you open sooner
Covered courts get played in any weather. Industry estimates put covered courts at around 71% occupancy, against roughly 45% for uncovered.
Fabric membrane
A lightweight translucent roof that fills the courts with natural light and keeps an open-air feel.
Clear arched roof
A transparent arch over the courts. Weatherproof play without losing the daylight or the view.
Solid roof, timber clad
A solid roof with timber-clad sides that sits comfortably in rural and planning-sensitive settings.
Lighting built for padel
Our ALPL-240W LED light bars spread light evenly across the court, keep glare down during overheads and send no light upwards, which helps with planning near homes.
Club play, training and local competition. Exceeds EN 12193 Class II. Around 965 W in total.
Premium venues and high-intensity training. Around 1,930 W in total.
- 0% upward light, less skyglow
- Minimal spill beyond the court
- Lower running costs than multi-spotlight setups
Empty site to
opening day
Planning specialists start in parallel, not one after another. That is how we get applications in within weeks, not months.
Brief & quote
We talk through courts, cover and budget, then send you a costed proposal.
Planning
Drawings, lighting, acoustic, ecology and drainage reports, all instructed at once.
Design
Groundworks, ring beam, canopy, electrics and drainage designed for your ground.
Build
We act as principal contractor and manage every trade under CDM regulations.
Open
Equipment, booking software and staff training lined up so you open ready.
Everything
a club needs
Pick one service or hand us the whole thing. Either way, you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Planning applications
BNG, ecology, travel plans, acoustics and consultation, managed start to finish.
Design
Court layouts, canopy specs, groundworks, drainage and electrics, all designed around your ground conditions and budget so there are no surprises on site.
Contracting
Groundworks, courts, canopies and electrics as principal contractor. On schedule, on budget and CDM compliant.
Financing
Access to private investors and FCA-approved lenders, for full project finance or bridging the gap.
Equipment & operations
Rackets, balls and booking software from trusted partners, through one point of contact.
Aftercare & maintenance
An annual site survey and court health check, backed by 8-year warranties on steel and glass. We’re still on hand long after opening day.
Padel, planning
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Clubs we've
delivered
Commercial clubs, leisure sites and private courts, built with PadelCreations across the UK.
The GOAT Haus Elland
Location Elland
PadAll Haverhill
Location Haverhill
End-to-end delivery of a premium padel court facility in Haverhill, including canopy installation, surfacing and full court build.
Holt Padel Holt
Project 2 covered padel courts
Date July 2025
Location Holt
In Holt, we delivered two premium outdoor padel courts complete with full canopy cover for year-round play. Built on a robust concrete ring beam with integrated lighting, access control, and high-spec finishes, the project combines durability with a professional playing experience. The covered design protects players from the elements while maintaining an open-air feel, making it a standout facility for both casual and competitive padel.
Berko Padel Berkhamsted
Project 2 automated commercial courts
Client Berkhamsted Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club
Date July 2025
At Berkhamsted Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club, we delivered two high-quality outdoor padel courts designed for durability and performance. Built on a precision-engineered concrete ring beam with floodlighting, tarmacadam surfacing, and secure access control, these courts provide a professional playing experience while integrating seamlessly with the existing sports facilities.
Private Court Oxfordshire | East Anglia | Manchester
Project 4 private courts
Date 2024 to 2025
Location Oxfordshire, East Anglia, South Manchester and more across the UK
Bespoke courts for private clients, built for year-round play in the UK climate.
On site nowIN PROGRESSPeterborough · Preston · Harpenden
Peterborough 4 courts
Preston 2 courts
Harpenden Padel Pass
Ed Ratcliff founded Red Raven Solutions and has led it since 2023 as the UK distributor for PadelCreations. He manages every project from feasibility through to installation and aftercare, backed by a network of trusted specialists and contractors.
Got a site?
Let's build.
Tell us a bit about your project and Ed will be in touch to talk it through.