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Lighting & Fencing

Court Lighting & Fencing in Raleigh

A fully enclosed, evenly lit court you can use after dark without bothering the neighbors.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
  • Raleigh & Surrounding Areas
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What Goes Wrong

Common failures in court lighting & fencing installs

Cutting corners on layout or materials creates problems that show up every time you play.

Uneven Light Coverage

Poles placed without a coverage plan leave dark zones at the baseline where ball tracking is hardest.

Planned Pole Placement

Pole positions and fixture aim angles are mapped to the court dimensions before a single hole is dug.

Neighbor Glare Complaints

Fixtures mounted without aiming controls throw light outward, creating spillover onto adjacent lots.

Directed Fixture Aiming

LED fixtures are aimed inward during installation and the coverage pattern is verified before sign-off.

Wrong Fence Height

A fence sized for one sport often fails another, balls clear a 6-foot chain-link on a tennis court easily.

Sport-Specific Sizing

Fence height is specified by sport: 10 feet for pickleball and basketball, 10 to 12 feet for tennis.

Failing Post Footings

Patching mesh on a fence with corroded or heaving posts just delays a full replacement by one season.

Repair vs. Replace Assessment

Post footings and frame integrity are checked on-site; repair and replacement are quoted as separate line items.

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Scope of Work

What court lighting & fencing covers

Both systems are planned together so pole placement, fence height, and gate position work as one layout.

Pickleball Court Fencing

10-foot chain-link panels sized for pickleball play.

Tennis Court Enclosures

10 to 12-foot fencing with wind-exposure consideration.

Basketball Court Lighting

LED fixtures aimed for full half-court coverage.

HOA & Backyard Courts

Residential and common-area layouts both handled.

Lighting & Enclosure

Lighting & fencing that make a court fully usable

Even coverage and a fully enclosed boundary are what separate a court you can use after dark from one you avoid.

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Lighting layout starts with pole placement relative to the court boundary and the surrounding lot. Raleigh’s long warm season makes evening play practical for most of the year, so fixture aiming is set to cover the full court surface without directing glare toward neighboring properties. LED fixtures are mounted and aimed during installation; the coverage pattern is checked before the job is signed off. Residential lots in Raleigh neighborhoods often sit close together, so neighbor-facing glare control is addressed as part of the layout, not as an afterthought.

Fencing is specified by sport and site. Pickleball and basketball enclosures typically use chain-link panels at 10 feet in height; tennis enclosures are commonly set at 10 to 12 feet depending on the court orientation and wind exposure. Fence posts are set in concrete footings at the correct depth for the panel height and local soil conditions. Gate placement is planned to allow equipment access without creating gaps in the ball-containment boundary.

Older fences are assessed during the site evaluation to determine whether repair or full replacement is the right scope. Patching isolated post failures or replacing damaged mesh panels is often sufficient when the post footings and frame are still sound. Full replacement is recommended when post corrosion or footing failure has compromised the fence line. Both options are listed separately in the written estimate so the decision is clear before work starts.

Why Choose Us

Why choose us for court lighting & fencing in Raleigh?

Every job is backed by a clear process, a written scope, and a final check before we leave the site.

Written Estimate Before Any Work Starts

Lighting, fencing, and gates are itemised separately so you approve the exact scope in writing.

On-Site Evaluation Every Time

The site visit assesses the ground, boundaries, and power access before quoting.

Final Walkthrough Before Sign-Off

Coverage pattern and fence containment are both confirmed on-site before the job is considered complete.

Backyard to HOA Common Areas

Residential backyards, HOA facilities, and school courts are all within the service scope.

Raleigh & Surrounding Communities

The service area covers Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and nearby towns.

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The Process

From first enquiry to a lit, enclosed court

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  1. 01

    Request an Evaluation

    Submit your site details, and an in-person site assessment gets scheduled.

  2. 02

    Review Your Written Estimate

    You receive an itemised estimate with lighting, fencing, and gates listed as separate, approvable line items.

  3. 03

    Complete the Final Walkthrough

    Once installed, coverage and containment are verified on-site before the job is signed off and handed over.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Court Lighting & Fencing Prices

JobTypical cost
Basic court fencing$3,000-$8,000
Perimeter fencing with gate$8,000-$18,000
Court lighting package$10,000-$25,000
Lighting and fencing combo$15,000-$35,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Common Questions

Questions about court lighting & fencing

  • Do I need both fencing and lighting for my sports court, or can I get by with one?

    Neither is strictly required, but each solves a different problem. Fencing keeps balls in play and defines the court boundary; lighting extends usable hours into evenings. If you only play during daylight, fencing alone may be enough. If evening play matters to you, lighting becomes the higher priority of the two.

  • Can the court lights be set up so they do not bother my neighbors?

    Yes. Fixtures with full-cutoff optics direct light downward onto the court surface and sharply limit sideways spill. Pole placement, mounting height, and aiming angle are all adjusted during layout to keep light off neighboring yards and windows. The on-site evaluation accounts for your property lines and any nearby homes before the design is finalized.

  • How do I know if my court layout is right for fencing and lights?

    The on-site evaluation checks court dimensions, setbacks from property lines, overhead obstructions, and drainage before any design is proposed. If the current layout has issues, they are identified in writing before work begins, so you are not discovering problems mid-project.

  • Will the lights give even coverage across the whole court?

    Even coverage depends on pole count, spacing, mounting height, and fixture beam angle, all of which are calculated for your specific court size and sport. A properly designed layout eliminates dark spots at the baselines and corners, which are the areas most likely to be underlit when fixtures are placed without a photometric plan.

  • Can you keep glare low for players and nearby homes?

    Yes. Full-cutoff LED fixtures with shielded housings are the standard approach. Mounting height and aiming angle are set so players looking up toward the light source see the shield, not the bare lamp. That same geometry keeps spill light from reaching neighboring properties.

  • How much will court lighting and fencing cost me?

    Most court lighting and fencing projects in the Raleigh area come in at $3,000-$8,000, depending on court size, fence height, number of light poles, and electrical run length. You receive an itemised written estimate after the on-site evaluation, so every line item is visible before you commit.

  • How long will my court be out of use while the work is being done?

    Fencing installation on a standard backyard court typically takes one to two days. Adding lighting, including trenching for conduit and setting pole footings, adds another one to two days, with a short cure period before poles are loaded. Your written estimate will include a project timeline specific to your scope.

  • Can the lights be aimed so the court is bright without spilling too much light around the property?

    Yes. Fixture aiming is set during installation so the beam pattern covers the court surface and drops off sharply at the perimeter. Full-cutoff housings prevent upward light scatter. Pole placement relative to property lines is part of the design review, not an afterthought.

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