The early indicators are progressive: the surface feels less firm underfoot than it did initially, the pile compresses and doesn't spring back as quickly after foot traffic, and visual pile density decreases in the highest-traffic zones. You can also probe with a screwdriver pushed through the pile to the backing — the depth to the backing indicates remaining infill depth. Most Katy residential installations benefit from replenishment every 3-5 years depending on foot traffic and whether the surface experiences regular storm sheet-flow over the easement strip.

Sometimes, but with one important qualification for master-planned community front yards: if the original ARB approval documented the infill product type, switching to a different product may constitute a material alteration that the board would want to review. For most communities, infill type is not explicitly specified in the ARB approval, and product switching for replenishment is routine maintenance. We clarify the applicable governance context before recommending a product switch.

Pet-zone antimicrobial infill has a more conservative replenishment threshold than standard silica sand because its odor and bacterial management efficacy is volume-dependent. We typically recommend pet-zone assessment every 18-24 months, with replenishment when depth depletion reaches 15-20% of the original installed depth. The actual cycle depends on the number and size of pets using the zone and the zone's square footage.

A replenishment visit that adds infill but doesn't groom the surface leaves the fiber blades compressed and the infill piled at the surface rather than distributed to the correct depth relative to the blade base. The surface looks un-maintained immediately after the service — not restored — which is the opposite of the outcome a homeowner wants heading into an ARB annual property inspection cycle. Grooming is not an optional add-on; it's what completes the service.

Yes. Significant rainfall events — particularly events that produced overland flooding on the property — can displace surface infill from the pile and redistribute it to the perimeter or carry it into the storm drain. We assess infill depth after property owners report significant displacement and replenish to the required depth with the appropriate product. Post-storm replenishment is often combined with the post-storm maintenance service that also includes debris removal and drainage function verification.

Submit the contact form with your address and the approximate age of your installation. We'll confirm the original infill product type if you don't have that information, schedule the depth assessment, and provide a replenishment scope and timeline based on the actual condition we find.