Arena Blueprint · $795
Know what needs to be done — and what doesn't.
Before you replace your footing, rebuild your base, order truckloads of sand, or follow another contractor recommendation, let us evaluate the situation. We'll review what's available, identify the most likely issues and choices, and give you a clear recommendation for moving forward.
The problems we solve
- Footing that's too deep, too hard, slippery, or inconsistent
- Puddling, washouts, or a base that's breaking down
- Dust, clumping, or a surface that won't hold up to use
- Not knowing whether to repair, rebuild, or start over
What you walk away with
- A clear diagnosis of what's actually going wrong
- Confidence about what to fix — and what to leave alone
- A prioritized plan that fits your budget
- Avoid paying twice for the wrong fix
Best for
- Planning a new arena but unsure of the right construction approach
- Considering rebuilding an existing arena
- Trying to determine whether an existing base can remain
- Getting conflicting advice from contractors or friends
- Trying to understand why an arena isn't performing correctly
- Wanting a professional plan before hiring or directing a contractor
What we can review
- Arena dimensions and use
- Riding discipline
- Existing construction
- Photographs and video
- Topography
- Available soil information
- Drainage conditions
- Existing footing
- Available sand and aggregate information
- Contractor recommendations
- Up to three existing technical or test reports (PDF)
Depending on the project — none of these are required.
Your Arena Blueprint & Recommended Plan
Written in plain language, with diagrams, photos, and comparisons where they help. The goal is that you finish reading it thinking: "Now I understand what we should do."
- What we understand about the existing situation
- What appears to be working — and what's contributing to the problem
- What needs additional confirmation
- The primary construction or correction options
- The recommended approach and the decisions that matter most
- Preliminary quantities where relevant
- Recommended sequence and budget priorities
- What to do next
Testing and material evaluation
When material characteristics matter to the recommendation, we interpret available test reports and tell you whether additional testing would be useful before you proceed. Physical sample testing and new lab work aren't automatically included.
Support, not just a PDF
Written recommendations, a findings review with you, and one consolidated round of clarification questions.
Need us involved as the work happens?
Upgrade to the Arena Build Partnership anytime for $1,704 — your Assessment carries forward.