What goes into the cost of a court?

A new build may include site preparation, a new base or slab, drainage, surfacing, striping and equipment. Resurfacing begins with an existing court, but the condition of that court determines whether coatings alone are appropriate. Compare the complete scope rather than a single price per square foot.

Court count, total paved area, excavation, demolition, grading and access influence quantities and labor. A constrained backyard or occupied campus can require different logistics from an open site. Retaining work and drainage corrections must be identified separately.

The selected surface system, preparation requirements, game lines, nets, basketball goals, fencing and lighting all affect the price. For multi-sport courts, clarify which equipment stays fixed and what must be removable.

Visible cracks, low spots, ponding and deteriorated coatings require evaluation. Surface repairs do not necessarily resolve movement in the underlying base. Photos help with an initial review; site assessment determines the recommended scope.

Send your location, approximate dimensions, photos, intended sports and preferred equipment. Include drawings if available. We can discuss the project requirements and prepare pricing for a defined scope. Preliminary pricing is subject to site review and a written proposal.

Compare site preparation, base work, surface system, repair limits, striping, equipment models, fencing, electrical work, disposal, access assumptions and warranty terms. Ask each contractor to identify exclusions and responsibilities.

Your written quote identifies included work. Engineering, restoration, grading, dirt removal and other unlisted services are not automatically included. Additional work requires a signed change order. Deposits and payment milestones are specified in the proposal; a surfacing deposit is required before scheduling. Colors and layouts need written approval before materials are ordered.

A visual estimate cannot confirm all underlying conditions. Preparation may expose weak substrate, moisture, incompatible coatings or concealed damage requiring additional scope, cost or time through a signed change order. A recoat does not warrant the existing base or prior layers. Any limited or no-warranty work addressing an identified unresolved condition must be documented and accepted before proceeding.