New Court Build
From raw ground to a regulation playing surface, base, drainage, acrylic coating, and striping done right.
What Goes Wrong
The most expensive tennis court problems trace back to decisions made in the first two days of a build.
When subsurface drainage is designed after the slab is poured, standing water has nowhere to go and the base deteriorates from below.
The drainage system is scoped during site measurement, before base construction begins, so water exits at the correct gradient.
Applying the next acrylic coat before the previous layer cures causes early surface peeling, often within the first season of play.
Each acrylic layer is applied with the manufacturer’s recoat interval observed, so the coating bonds fully and holds its finish.
Choosing asphalt or concrete without evaluating soil stability first leads to differential settlement, cracking, and uneven bounce.
The local builder evaluates soil condition and drainage gradient on-site before confirming whether asphalt or concrete is the right base.
A single undivided price hides where grading, drainage, or surfacing costs sit, making it impossible to compare bids or adjust scope.
The written estimate breaks out base preparation, surfacing, line marking, and equipment placement as separate costs with no hidden bundling.
Scope of Work
Each stage of the build is a distinct scope item, from raw ground to a court ready for play.
The ground is cleared and graded to a consistent slope so water drains away from the playing surface evenly.
Drainage is designed before base construction begins, directing water away from the sub-base at the correct gradient.
The base type is confirmed after on-site soil evaluation; aggregate is compacted before the slab or asphalt mat is laid.
Multiple acrylic layers are applied in sequence with recoat intervals observed between each coat to prevent early peeling.
Regulation lines are painted to USTA dimension standards, 78 ft baseline to baseline, 27 ft singles width.
Net posts are set in concrete footings at the correct height; perimeter fencing is installed to contain play safely.
Full installation on residential lots with space to grade.
Multi-court layouts for institutional properties.
New acrylic coating on a stable existing base.
Subsurface drainage added to an existing court footprint.
Why Choose Us
We scope, arrange, and oversee the full build sequence, so nothing falls through the gap between enquiry and finished court.
Every enquiry starts with an on-site evaluation that produces a written base-condition report before a price is discussed.
Materials, surfacing option, cure times, and line marking appear as separate line items, no bundled lump sum.
We arrange a vetted local court builder and manage the project schedule so stages run in the correct sequence.
Lines, net post anchors, and surface finish are checked at a final walkthrough before the project is signed off.
We handle tennis court enquiries across the USA, connecting you with a local builder matched to your site and surface type.
The Process
01
You tell us the location, available space, and intended use, and we arrange an on-site evaluation with a local court builder.
02
The builder delivers an itemised written estimate covering base prep, surfacing, drainage, line marking, and cure times separately.
03
The local builder carries out the full construction sequence; we arrange the schedule and a final walkthrough before the project closes.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic outdoor court | $60,000-$90,000 |
| Standard full court | $75,000-$120,000 |
| Premium court with extras | $100,000-$150,000 |
Describe your site and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and itemised written estimate from a local court builder.