Every project starts with an on-site measurement and drainage evaluation. Raleigh’s clay-heavy soil requires careful base grading to prevent surface heaving and pooling, a problem that causes repeat cracking on courts where base prep was rushed. HOA design-review requirements and Wake County permit considerations are identified at this stage, before any scope is written. The written estimate separates base prep, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and line marking as individual line items.
Base construction uses concrete or asphalt depending on site conditions and intended load. Acrylic color coat is applied over the cured base in the specified color scheme, with a drainage slope built in to handle heavy seasonal rain. Multi-use court layouts are staked to fit basketball, pickleball, or tennis within the available footprint, a common requirement on Wake County school campuses where one surface must serve multiple programs.
Chain-link perimeter fencing, net posts, and backboards are installed and aligned to the court boundary. Line marking covers all sports included in the layout, with each sport’s lines color-differentiated to reduce confusion during play. A final walkthrough confirms every item in the written scope, surface condition, fence alignment, hardware placement, and drainage, before sign-off with the facility manager or board representative.