Multi-Sport Court Installation Questions

The base is assessed for condition, flatness, and drainage gradient. If the existing concrete or asphalt is cracked, heaving, or draining poorly, prep work is completed before any surface system is placed. Skipping this step is the most common reason a new surface fails early.

Tiles rated for 15-plus years reach that lifespan when the base is properly graded and seams are set to flatness tolerances. Heavy use, poor drainage, or a base that moves with freeze-thaw cycles will shorten the surface life. Base condition is the single biggest factor.

A plain slab gives you a hard surface, but acrylic paint wears quickly under regular play and offers no cushioning or drainage management. Interlocking tiles provide a consistent bounce, better traction, and a surface that can be reconfigured if the court layout needs to change.

An uneven surface worsens over time. Water collects in low spots, accelerating base deterioration; in freeze-thaw climates, that moisture expands and widens cracks. What starts as a resurfacing job can become a full base rebuild if the underlying damage is left unaddressed.

Yes. Both sports’ regulation dimensions are laid out and colour-coded during the line marking stage so each game’s boundaries read clearly. The court footprint is measured during the site assessment to confirm both layouts fit the available space before installation begins.

The written estimate lists base preparation, surface system, line marking, equipment placement, and cure times as separate line items. You see what each stage covers before any work starts, so there are no hidden base or drainage costs added after the fact.