Court Builders
A finished court that drains properly, plays true, and holds up through Raleigh summers for years.
What Goes Wrong
The difference between a court that lasts and one that cracks within a few seasons comes down to decisions made before the first pour.
Wake County clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, so a base that is too shallow shifts and cracks the surface above it within a few seasons.
An on-site soil assessment determines the correct excavation depth for the specific lot, not a standard figure applied to every job.
A slab poured without planned drainage slope and pipe placement leaves standing water on the surface after every rain, making the court unusable for hours.
The subgrade is shaped to a consistent drainage slope and drainage pipe placement is mapped before any aggregate or concrete goes down.
Applying the next acrylic coat before the previous one has cured causes delamination, the surface peels and bubbles, requiring a full strip and recoat.
Each acrylic pass is applied with a verified cure interval between coats so the surface bonds fully and resists Raleigh’s summer heat and humidity.
A gentle slope that looks flat to the eye can throw off the court layout and create an uneven bounce that no amount of resurfacing will fix later.
A level and slope check across the full footprint is completed before layout is drawn, so the finished court plays evenly from baseline to baseline.
Scope of Work
From raw ground to a court ready for play, every stage of the build handled under one written estimate.
Slope assessment, excavation to the correct depth, and drainage pipe placement matched to the specific soil and footprint.
Gravel spread and compacted in verified lifts, with crack control jointing planned into the slab layout before the pour.
Slab or asphalt base poured over the prepared sub-base, with jointing and cure time built into the project schedule.
Multiple coating passes applied with cure intervals between each layer for UV and moisture resistance through warm, humid summers.
Regulation line marking over the cured topcoat, with net posts set in concrete footings at the correct center-strap position.
Typically 10-foot enclosure fencing with post depth matched to mesh panel wind load and gate function verified at final walkthrough.
Private courts on Raleigh residential lots.
Multi-court layouts for shared recreation facilities.
Institutional builds with regulation layout and fencing.
Base-up replacement for cracked or draining-poorly courts.
Why Choose Us
Court-specific experience, a written scope before work starts, and accountability at every stage of the build.
No estimate is written until the ground, slope, and drainage have been assessed in person on your specific lot.
Base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking appear as separate line items, no bundled figures that hide what you are paying for.
Our partners have built on the clay-heavy lots common across Wake County and know the base depth and drainage those conditions require.
Grading, base, pour, coating, line marking, and fencing are all covered, no handoffs between separate contractors mid-build.
Surface condition, drainage slope, net post alignment, and gate function are all verified with you before the project is closed out.
Backyard courts, HOA facilities, and school or commercial builds are all within the service area from Raleigh to Chapel Hill.
The Process
01
Submit your enquiry and we arrange an on-site evaluation to assess slope, soil, and drainage before any scope is written.
02
You receive an itemised written estimate covering every stage, base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items.
03
The full build is completed to the agreed scope, then a final walkthrough confirms surface, drainage, and fittings before sign-off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic tennis court build | $30,000-$47,500 |
| Full residential tennis court | $40,000-$60,000 |
| Commercial-grade tennis court | $80,000-$150,000 |
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.