Every installation starts with an on-site assessment covering grade, drainage, and available footprint. A standard singles court requires a minimum of 60 by 120 feet of usable space, with additional runoff clearance on all sides, that full area is measured and confirmed before any scope is written. Raleigh’s clay-heavy soil affects both base preparation depth and drainage planning, and both are specified from the site findings. Permit requirements for larger lots in HOA communities are also reviewed at this stage.
The asphalt base is placed and compacted to the specified depth, then graded to a consistent drainage slope so water runs off the surface rather than pooling at the baseline or net post. Surface leveling is checked before the acrylic coating sequence begins. Acrylic is applied in multiple coats with a cure interval between each layer; the number of coats affects both surface texture and UV resistance, which matters more in Raleigh’s warm, humid summers than in cooler climates.
Line marking is laid out to regulation dimensions once the final acrylic coat has cured. Net posts are set at the correct depth and spacing for the base type, and net height is confirmed at center and at the posts. Perimeter fencing is installed and aligned to the court boundary. A final walkthrough covers surface drainage, coating adhesion, line accuracy, and hardware before sign-off. Every stage, grading, base, coating, lines, fencing, appears as a separate line item in the written estimate.