San Diego County
A stable base, proper drainage, and UV-stable acrylic coating, built to last in Southern California conditions.
What Goes Wrong & Why
A site graded without a slope check holds water after rain, which softens the subbase and accelerates cracking from below.
The subbase is graded to a 1 percent drainage slope so water clears the surface and never pools against the base layer.
An under-compacted subgrade settles unevenly over time, pushing cracks through the asphalt or concrete layer above it.
The subgrade is compacted before an aggregate base layer is placed, giving the slab or asphalt a stable, uniform foundation.
Southern California sun fades standard acrylic coatings within a few seasons, leaving a slick, uneven surface that affects play.
A UV-stable acrylic coating is applied in multiple layers over the cured base, holding color and texture under sustained sun exposure.
Grading and drainage costs added after work starts can double the original figure, leaving owners with an unfinished court and no clear path forward.
The written estimate lists base prep, drainage, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items before any work is booked.
Scope of Work
Each stage is scoped and priced separately so the estimate reflects exactly what gets installed on your site.
Slope and soil conditions are assessed first, then excavation and grade correction bring the site to a level that drains correctly.
An aggregate base layer is compacted and graded to a 1 percent drainage slope, preventing water from sitting against the base after rain.
Ground conditions determine whether a concrete slab or asphalt base is the right choice, both are placed over the prepared subbase.
Multiple layers of UV-stable acrylic coating are applied over the cured base to deliver the correct playing texture and lasting color.
Perimeter fencing and net posts set in concrete footings at regulation spacing are scoped and installed as a separate line item.
Line markings are applied after the surface coat cures fully and confirmed for accuracy during the final walkthrough.
Full installation scoped for residential properties.
Multi-court setups for shared residential facilities.
Courts built to suit higher-use commercial environments.
Worn or cracked courts resurfaced with a new acrylic layer.
Why Choose Us
Every step from first contact to final walkthrough is structured so nothing is left unconfirmed.
A builder visits the site before any figure is written down, so the scope reflects actual ground conditions.
Base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking appear as separate line items, no bundled totals that hide scope.
Drainage, surface finish, and line accuracy are checked and confirmed before the job is signed off.
We arrange builders for backyard courts, HOA facilities, school campuses, and commercial sites across San Diego County.
Worn or cracked courts are within scope, not just new builds, so existing courts can be brought back to a playable standard.
How It Works
01
Submit your site details and we arrange a local builder to assess the ground, slope, and drainage in person.
02
The builder produces a written estimate listing base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items.
03
Work proceeds through each stage, ending with a walkthrough that confirms drainage, surface finish, and line accuracy.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Court slab or base prep | $3,000-$8,000 |
| Basic tennis court install | $25,000-$45,000 |
| Standard residential tennis court | $40,000-$80,000 |
| Premium or commercial court | $80,000-$150,000 |
We’ll arrange a local builder to assess the ground and drainage, then put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.