Every installation starts with an on-site evaluation of the site’s grade, drainage, and soil conditions. Raleigh’s clay-heavy soil requires careful grading and drainage prep before a slab is poured, skipping this step leads to cracking and pooling water within a few seasons. Wake County permit requirements are also reviewed at this stage, since new concrete slabs or drainage alterations may need approval depending on project scope.
Base and surface selection follows the site assessment. A concrete slab provides a firm, consistent foundation; an asphalt base suits sites with slight grade variation. Modular sport tiles interlock over an existing slab and allow for easier future changes. Acrylic court coating applied over concrete or asphalt adds UV resistance and a consistent ball-bounce surface, with a built-in drainage slope to shed water after rain.
Court markings are laid out to regulation dimensions once the surface has cured. The hoop and backboard are set at the correct post depth for the chosen foundation type. A final walkthrough covers markings, hoop alignment, and surface drainage before the project is signed off. The written estimate lists each stage, grading, base, surface, markings, and hardware, as separate line items with no bundled totals.