Full Court Build
A flat, draining court with a sound base, acrylic surface, and regulation markings, ready to play year-round.
What Goes Wrong & Why
Most court problems trace back to decisions made before the surface was ever applied.
A surface poured without a drainage slope holds standing water at the baseline, softening the sub-base and accelerating cracking.
The builder establishes approximately a 1-percent cross-slope so rain clears the surface completely after every storm.
Choosing asphalt on a site that needs rigidity, or concrete where ground movement is high, leads to premature surface failure.
Soil stability and drainage behavior are assessed first, then the base material, concrete or asphalt, is selected to match those conditions.
Coating over a cracked or uneven slab transfers every flaw straight through the new acrylic surface within one or two seasons.
The builder checks flatness and surface integrity before any coating is applied, and corrects or replaces the slab where needed.
A smooth acrylic coat without grit additive becomes slippery when wet, creating a safety hazard on an otherwise well-built court.
The acrylic coating is applied in multiple layers with a grit finish, giving the surface consistent traction in dry and damp conditions.
Scope of Work
Each component below is part of the full scope, base through finish, so nothing is left to a separate contractor.
The builder levels and grades the site to establish a stable, correctly sloped foundation before any base material is placed.
A concrete slab or compacted asphalt base is selected and poured to match site conditions, with a drainage slope of approximately 1 percent.
Multiple layers of grit-finish acrylic are applied over the cured base, creating a durable, traction-ready playing surface.
Non-volley zone, service boxes, centerline, and baselines are marked to standard court specifications using durable court paint.
Posts are set in concrete footings at the correct spacing and the net is tensioned to the regulation 34-inch center height.
Chain-link or welded-wire fencing is installed around the court perimeter to contain play and define the court boundary.
Evaluate and prep an existing concrete slab for court use.
Recoat or repair worn acrylic surfaces on existing courts.
Shared community courts with fencing and multiple playing areas.
Why Choose Us
Court-specific process, written scope, and a final check, not a general contractor handoff.
A builder visits the site to check grade and drainage before a single number is written down.
Base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking appear as separate line items, no bundled guesswork.
The same build process applies to home properties and HOA common areas across San Diego County.
Worn or damaged courts can be recoated and restriped without a full rebuild where the base is still sound.
Drainage behavior and all court markings are confirmed on-site before the job is considered complete.
From Enquiry to First Serve
01
Submit your site details and we arrange a local builder to visit, check the ground, and assess drainage conditions.
02
The builder produces an itemised estimate covering base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items.
03
The builder completes the full scope and confirms drainage and markings with you before signing the job off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Backyard pickleball court | $20,000-$35,000 |
| Single outdoor pickleball court | $25,000-$40,000 |
| Premium cushioned court | $35,000-$65,000 |
| Commercial-grade court | $40,000-$80,000 |
We’ll arrange a local builder to assess the ground and drainage, then put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.