Backyard Courts
From a flat yard to a finished, playable court, with the right base for your soil and drainage.
What Goes Wrong
The failure modes below are specific to basketball court installation, each one is avoidable with the right prep sequence.
A base poured without a minimum 1 percent slope holds water on the surface after rain, leaving the court unusable for hours and accelerating surface wear.
Drainage slope is engineered into the grading and concrete pour, not added as an afterthought once the slab has cured.
Raleigh’s clay-heavy soil expands when wet and contracts when dry; a base poured directly onto uncompacted clay will crack and settle within a few seasons.
Additional excavation depth and aggregate compaction isolate the slab from clay movement before any concrete or asphalt is poured.
Reusing a cracked or poorly sloped existing pad without inspection leads to surface failures that cost more to fix than a new base would have.
An on-site evaluation checks crack depth, drainage slope, and edge integrity before any scope or cost is committed to paper.
A surface selected without considering UV exposure and foot traffic in Raleigh’s hot, humid summers can fade, warp, or lose traction within two years.
Modular sport tiles or poured acrylic coatings are selected based on use pattern, budget, and the specific climate demands of the site.
Scope & Options
From a compact backyard half court to a full residential or commercial build, the scope is set by your site and how you want to play.
A half court footprint, typically 30 by 50 feet, suits most residential rear yards and includes base, surface, lines, and a single hoop.
A regulation or near-regulation full court layout for HOA facilities, schools, or larger residential lots, with dual hoops and full line marking.
Excavation, grading, aggregate compaction, and a concrete or asphalt pour where no usable slab exists or the existing one cannot be salvaged.
Modular sport tile or poured acrylic surface applied over a cured base, with UV-stable color and regulation line marking for the chosen court size.
In-ground post setting and backboard mounting completed as part of the same build scope, not as a separate follow-up visit.
Ground leveling and slope prep before any base is poured.
Poured foundation sized and sloped for the court layout.
Interlocking tile surface with cushion and UV stability.
Half court or full court lines applied after surface sets.
Post setting and backboard mount included in the build.
Why Choose Us
Every build is arranged through vetted local court builders who follow a documented process from first visit to final sign-off.
No estimate is written until the ground, drainage, and existing slab conditions are assessed in person at your property.
Base prep, surfacing, line marking, and hoop setup are listed as separate line items so you can see exactly what each stage costs.
Partners working in Wake County understand Raleigh’s clay-heavy soil and build the sub-base depth and drainage slope accordingly.
The same process covers residential half courts, HOA facilities, and school or commercial courts across the Raleigh service area.
The finished court is reviewed with you before the job is signed off, so any issue is caught and resolved on the same visit.
The Process
01
Submit your enquiry and a local court builder arranges an on-site evaluation of your ground conditions, drainage, and available space.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering every stage, base, surface, lines, and hoop, before any work is scheduled or committed.
03
The full installation runs from base prep through surface and hoop setup, ending with a walkthrough to confirm the court meets the agreed scope.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Half court | $20,000-$35,000 |
| Standard residential court | $30,000-$48,000 |
| Court with premium surfacing | $40,000-$60,000 |
Share your space and what you want to play, and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and a written estimate that covers every stage of the build.