Court Builders
A flat, crack-free court with a proper concrete base, ready for play in your backyard or on your property.
What Goes Wrong
Cutting corners on sub-base prep or slab thickness causes problems that no surface coating can fix later.
Pouring concrete directly onto native clay traps moisture underneath, causing the slab to shift and crack within a few seasons.
Excavating and replacing clay with a compacted gravel sub-base gives the slab a stable, draining foundation that holds through wet and dry cycles.
A slab under 4 inches cannot handle repeated foot traffic and ball impact, and it cracks faster under Carolina freeze-thaw stress.
Pouring at 4 to 6 inches with rebar reinforcement throughout gives the slab the load capacity and flex resistance a court demands.
Concrete expands and contracts with temperature; without planned joints, that movement opens random cracks across the playing surface.
Control joints cut at set intervals direct any expansion to a predictable line, keeping the playing surface flat and intact over time.
A hoop placed too close to the slab edge leaves no safe run-off space, making the court awkward and potentially unsafe to play on.
Sizing the slab to include a regulation key and three-point arc with adequate run-off keeps the court functional without overrunning the yard.
Scope of Work
From a small backyard practice pad to a full half-court, the build sequence is the same, the scale changes, not the method.
A half-court layout fits most residential yards and includes a regulation key, three-point arc, and hoop sleeve anchor on a 4-6 inch slab.
A smaller flat pad with a hoop setup is the lowest-cost starting point and can be surfaced with modular tiles or acrylic coating later.
Multi-unit and commercial builds follow the same base and slab spec, scaled to full-court dimensions with optional fencing and lighting.
Cracked or uneven existing slabs can be assessed, repaired, and resurfaced with an acrylic coating or modular tile system.
Excavation and compacted gravel layer before the pour.
4-6 inch pour with rebar and control joints throughout.
Painted color coating over cured concrete.
Interlocking tiles for a softer playing surface.
Ground sleeve anchor and hoop installation.
Key, arc, and boundary lines painted to spec.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
Every enquiry starts with a site visit to assess the ground and drainage before a single number is quoted.
Base prep, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and line marking are quoted as separate line items, no bundled guesswork.
The job is not considered complete until the builder walks the finished court with you and you sign off on the work.
We arrange builders for residential pads, HOA facilities, and school or commercial courts across the Charlotte area.
Worn or cracked existing slabs can be assessed and resurfaced, the same partners handle new builds and repair work.
The Process
01
Submit your site details and we arrange a local builder to visit, assess the ground, and measure the footprint.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering base prep, slab, surface, hoop setup, and any extras like fencing or lighting.
03
The builder completes the full sequence from excavation to surface finish, then walks the court with you before closing the job.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Half-court basketball court | $15,000-$35,000 |
| Full residential basketball court | $25,000-$60,000 |
| Basketball court with upgraded finish | $35,000-$70,000 |
Tell us the site and the sport, and we’ll arrange a local builder to assess the ground and put the full scope in writing.