Surat, Gujarat. Small-sided football is a business in Surat. Floodlit 5-a-side and 7-a-side grounds book back to back after seven in the evening, and the question owners ask is never whether to build, only which turf survives the hours.
Building for Surat conditions.
Surat sits in a coastal west climate: heavy south-west monsoon, humid air and salt within a few kilometres of the sea. In Surat the ground has to survive the monsoon before anything else. We grade the base to falls, run perimeter drainage and edge the turf so it plays within minutes of rain, and we specify hot-dip galvanised fencing because salt air eats anything less. On rooftops, which is where a lot of Surat builds go, non-infill 30 mm turf saves the structural load of sand and rubber.
In Surat most of the enquiries we see come from Vesu, Adajan, Pal, Dumas Road and Sachin, though the crews go anywhere in the district.
What we supply.
| Tier | Turf rate | Built for | Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 dtex, Foundation | ₹60 to ₹68 / sq ft | Recreation and rental | 5 to 7 yr |
| 14,000 dtex, Performance | ₹68 to ₹76 / sq ft | Schools and academies | 8 to 10 yr |
| 16,000 dtex, Pro | ₹76 to ₹84 / sq ft | Clubs and tournaments | 6 to 10 yr |
| 18,000 dtex, Flagship | ₹84 to ₹90 / sq ft | Stadium, FIFA Quality Pro | 8 to 10 yr |
| 30 mm non-infill | ₹70 to ₹85 / sq ft | Rooftops and rentals | 5 yr |
FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro systems, mill-direct from Bellinturf and CCGrass, 50 mm pile on infill systems. Every quotation includes the install kit: EnviroStik or KDF two-part PU adhesive, ILAN SeamPro seaming tape, silica sand in 50 kg bags and SBR rubber granules in 35 kg bags. Base, turf and line marking by one team. Full range on the football turf page, costs in the 2026 cost guide, and a figure for your size from the calculator.
How it works.
- Tell us the ground. Area, use, location in Surat, and what it has to survive. The Field Designer gives you a drawing and a roll plan in five minutes.
- Site visit. Levels, falls, drainage and base. For anything larger than a single court we insist on it.
- Quotation. One number covering base construction, supply, installation and marking, with the data sheet for the chosen system.
- Build. Material ships from our Surat warehouse, same day to Surat. Crews stay until handover.
Also in Surat.
Nearby, same crew rotation.
Questions, asked often.
What does a 5-a-side football turf cost in Surat?
Typically ₹16 to ₹31 lakh all-in for an 8,000 sq ft ground, covering base, turf, infill, fencing and lights. Freight to Surat is same day from Surat and is included in the quotation.
Do you supply football turf in Surat without installation?
Yes. Rolls ship from our Surat warehouse with the full install kit, adhesive, seam tape and infill, and a roll plan from the Field Designer. Many Surat contractors buy this way.
Which dtex is right for a rental ground in Surat?
14,000 dtex. It carries five to six paid hours a day for eight to ten years. 12K is for lighter use; 16K and 18K for club and tournament grounds.
How long does installation take in Surat?
About two weeks for a 5-a-side and three for a 7-a-side, once the site is clear. Base works need dry weather, so the window in Surat depends on the monsoon.
Got a ground?
Site visit, spec sheet and a turnkey quotation in 48 hours.
