Backyard Courts
A finished court with proper drainage, acrylic surfacing, and regulation lines, ready for year-round play.
What Goes Wrong
The surface is the last thing laid, but the decisions made weeks earlier determine whether it holds up.
A subgrade that isn’t compacted to the required density allows the base to shift, and surface cracks follow within the first few seasons.
The builder compacts the subgrade to a confirmed density before the asphalt base layer goes down, removing the main cause of early cracking.
Charlotte’s clay-heavy soil doesn’t shed water on its own, a base laid directly on unmodified clay traps moisture and erodes from underneath.
A correctly sloped subgrade and granular base layer channel water away from the court, preventing puddling at the baseline after heavy rain.
Posts set after the base cures are anchored into the finished surface rather than ground sleeves, and they shift over time under net tension.
Net post sleeves are cast into the base during the pour so posts sit at the correct height and stay fixed through years of regular use.
Applying acrylic coating before the asphalt base has fully cured traps moisture beneath the surface, causing bubbling and premature delamination.
The acrylic coat goes down only after the base has reached full cure, giving the coating a stable bond and its full rated service life.
Scope of Work
From the first slope check to the final line marking, every stage is scoped into one project.
The site visit assesses slope, identifies fill or excavation needs, and grades the area to a stable, even subgrade before any base work begins.
A correctly sloped subgrade and granular base layer are installed to move water away from the court surface and prevent base erosion over time.
The asphalt base is laid and compacted to the required density once drainage is in place, forming the stable foundation the surface coating needs.
Multiple acrylic coats are applied after full base cure, delivering slip resistance, UV protection, and a consistent playing surface in your chosen color.
Baseline, service box, and center mark positions are set to regulation dimensions, with net post sleeves cast into the base for a permanent, level fit.
Fencing is scoped and installed as part of the same project so the court is fully enclosed and ready for play when the job closes.
Full or half courts sized to fit the available lot.
Multi-court layouts for shared recreation amenities.
Larger footprints with access and fencing requirements.
Worn, cracked, or puddling courts brought back to spec.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at every stage, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
Base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking are quoted as separate line items so you know exactly what is covered.
Every enquiry starts with a site visit to assess slope, drainage, and layout before any figure is put on paper.
The builder walks through every item in the written estimate with you before the job is signed off and closed.
We cover Charlotte, Ballantyne, Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, and Huntersville for residential and HOA sites.
Worn or cracked courts are handled alongside new installs, so the same process applies whether the court is new or needs restoring.
The Process
01
Submit your site details and we schedule a visit to measure the space and assess slope and drainage conditions.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering grading, base work, drainage, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items.
03
Once the court is finished, the builder walks through every item in the estimate with you before the job is signed off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Residential court | $40,000-$80,000 |
| Standard regulation court | $60,000-$100,000 |
| Court with premium features | $90,000-$150,000 |
Tell us the site and the sport, and we’ll schedule an assessment of the ground, drainage, and layout. You’ll get a written estimate covering every part of the install before anything is scheduled.