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About Raleigh Sports Courts

We arrange sports court construction across the Research Triangle, site evaluation, written scope, and a local builder before anything starts.

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How We Work

A straightforward way to get a court built right

Most people don’t know where to start, space requirements, drainage, base depth, surface choices. We handle the arranging so you know exactly what you’re getting before any work begins.

Raleigh Sports Courts is an enquiry service for sports court construction across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and surrounding Research Triangle communities. We connect you with vetted independent local court builders who handle every stage of the work, from sub-base compaction and drainage to acrylic color coating and regulation line marking. Tell us the site and the sport, and we arrange the rest.

Every enquiry starts with an in-person site visit. The Research Triangle’s red clay soil requires careful assessment before any scope is written, clay compacts and drains differently from sandy or loam soils, and a base that isn’t deep enough will settle and crack within a few seasons. The builder we arrange will assess slope, drainage provision, and available space before putting anything in writing. No scope is issued until the ground has been looked at in person.

The written estimate covers every stage as separate line items: site preparation and sub-base compaction, concrete or asphalt base, surface slope and drainage, acrylic color coating, fencing, court lighting, and regulation line marking. HOA communities in Cary and Apex often require design review submissions before construction can begin, the estimate is structured to support that process. Municipal permitting requirements vary across Wake and Durham counties, and the builder we arrange will account for those specifics in the written scope.

We handle backyard courts, HOA and community facilities, school courts, and commercial properties, as well as resurfacing and repair for worn or cracked surfaces. A final walkthrough is completed and signed off before the job is considered done, not just a final invoice sent. That walkthrough covers surface finish, drainage performance, line marking dimensions, and any fencing or lighting included in the original scope.

Our Mission

We exist to make sports court construction straightforward for homeowners, HOA boards, and property managers by arranging site evaluation, written estimates, and vetted local builders who handle every stage of the build.

  1. Transparency

    Every cost is listed separately in writing before any work starts.

  2. Specificity

    Site conditions are assessed in person before a scope is written.

  3. Completeness

    Base prep, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and markings are all covered.

  4. Accountability

    A signed walkthrough closes every job, not just a final invoice.

The Process

From first enquiry to finished court

Four steps from your first message to a signed-off, playable surface.

Request an Estimate

  1. 01

    Submit Your Enquiry

    Tell us the location, the sport, and the rough space available. Pickleball, basketball, tennis, or multi-sport, we need the basics to arrange the right builder for your site.

  2. 02

    On-Site Evaluation

    A local court builder visits the site to assess slope, drainage, soil conditions, and available dimensions. Nothing is scoped until the ground has been assessed in person.

  3. 03

    Receive Written Scope

    You get an itemised written estimate covering base preparation, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and line marking as separate line items, no bundled totals.

  4. 04

    Build & Sign Off

    The builder handles every stage from sub-base compaction through finished surface. A final walkthrough is completed and signed off before the job is closed.

Common Questions

What people ask before getting started

Are you the company that builds the court?

No. We arrange an independent local court builder to carry out the on-site work. We take your enquiry, organise the site evaluation, and make sure a written scope is in place before any work is booked. The builder we arrange handles all physical construction from site prep through finished surface.

What areas do you cover?

We arrange court builders across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and surrounding Research Triangle communities. If you’re unsure whether your location falls within the service area, submit an enquiry and we’ll confirm.

Why does the site need to be visited before a scope is written?

Red clay soil, common across the Research Triangle, compacts and drains differently from other soil types. A base depth that works on sandy soil may not be sufficient on clay. Slope, drainage provision, and available space all affect the scope. An estimate written without a site visit is unlikely to be accurate.

What happens if I delay getting a worn court resurfaced?

Surface cracks allow water to reach the base layer. On clay-heavy soil, that water softens the sub-base and accelerates settling, which widens the cracks further. A court that needs a recoat now may need full base repair if left another season, a significantly larger scope and cost.

Does the estimate cover permitting and HOA design review?

Permitting requirements vary by municipality across Wake and Durham counties. The builder we arrange will account for local permit requirements in the written scope. For HOA communities in Cary and Apex, the itemised estimate is structured to support design review submissions.

What sports can the courts be built for?

We arrange construction for pickleball, basketball, tennis, and multi-sport courts. Existing tennis courts can also be converted to pickleball or dual-use configurations. Tell us the sport and the space, and the site evaluation will confirm what’s feasible.

Tell Us the Site & the Sport

Share your space and what you want to play. We’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and a written estimate covering every stage of the build.

Request an Estimate