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Central Texas Courts

Sports Court Builder in Austin

One enquiry covers every court type, from backyard pickleball to HOA facilities, with a written scope before anything is booked.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Written Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
  • New Builds & Resurfacing
A sports court builder job seen in full

Every Court Type

Every court type, one written scope

From a single backyard court to a multi-court HOA facility, every service starts with a site visit and ends with a walkthrough.

Backyard Sports Courts

Backyard Sports Courts

Get a court sized to your yard with graded drainage, a compacted base, and regulation line marking.

Basketball Court Installation

Basketball Court Installation

Half-court or full-court builds with a compacted base, durable surface, painted lines, and hoop mounting.

Pickleball Court Installation

Pickleball Court Installation

20-by-44-foot playing area with a graded base, UV-stable acrylic coating, regulation striping, and net posts.

Tennis Court Installation

Tennis Court Installation

78-by-36-foot slab with subsurface drainage, acrylic surface coating, net post setting, and line striping.

Multi-Sport Court Installation

Multi-Sport Court Installation

One concrete or asphalt base with acrylic coating and line striping for basketball, pickleball, and more.

Tennis-to-Pickleball Conversions

Tennis-to-Pickleball Conversions

Existing surface assessed for reuse, then striped to 20-by-44-foot pickleball layout with net posts set at 34 inches.

Commercial HOA & School Courts

Commercial HOA & School Courts

Multi-user court builds with concrete base, acrylic coating, drainage design, fencing, and line striping.

Court Design & Site Preparation

Court Design & Site Preparation

Layout feasibility, slope correction, subgrade compaction, and drainage path planning before any surface goes down.

Court Lighting & Fencing

Court Lighting & Fencing

LED fixtures on galvanized poles and vinyl-coated chain link fencing, planned and installed as one scope.

Court Resurfacing, Repairs & Maintenance

Court Resurfacing, Repairs & Maintenance

Crack filling, low-spot patching, acrylic color coat, and line restriping restore a worn surface to spec.

Caliche & Limestone Excavation

Sub-base work accounts for Central Texas soil conditions.

Hill Country Grading

Slope correction before any surface or base is poured.

Flash-Flood Drainage Design

Drainage paths planned to shed water after heavy rain.

Acrylic Color Coat

UV-stable coating applied at the correct cure interval.

Regulation Line Marking

Correct dimensions for every sport on the layout.

Fencing & Lighting Scoped Together

Both planned in one visit, on a single project timeline.

Why Us

Why Austin Sports Courts?

One point of contact for every stage of the project, with the site conditions and the written scope handled before a shovel goes in the ground.

The Site Is Assessed Before Anything Is Scoped

An on-site visit checks slope, drainage, and available space first. No estimates are written from photos or descriptions alone.

Every Line Item Is Written Out Separately

Base prep, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and line marking each appear as a separate line item, so the total has no hidden components.

Central Texas Conditions Are Accounted For

Caliche, shallow limestone, Hill Country grades, and flash-flood drainage are assessed at the start, not discovered mid-project.

Fencing & Lighting Are Planned in the Same Scope

Both are included in the original site visit and estimate, avoiding a second callout and a separate project timeline.

A Final Walkthrough Closes Every Job

Before sign-off, every detail is confirmed on-site. Nothing is left on a punch list for a follow-up visit.

New Builds & Worn Courts Are Both Covered

Resurfacing, crack repair, and restriping are available alongside new construction, across backyard and commercial sites.

A completed sports court builder job at a house
A finished sports court builder project

Common Failures

What goes wrong when site conditions are skipped

Each failure below comes from a different part of the project, and each one is avoidable when the ground is assessed before work begins.

Poor Drainage Design

A court built without a drainage plan collects standing water after rain, softening the base and accelerating surface failure.

Drainage Scoped Upfront

Surface slope and drainage paths are designed at the site evaluation stage, before any base material is placed.

Skipped Sub-Base Prep

Caliche and shallow limestone left unaddressed cause slab movement and cracking within a few seasons of installation.

Excavation & Compaction First

Caliche and limestone excavation, fill, and subgrade compaction are each scoped as separate line items before surfacing begins.

Conversion Without Inspection

Converting a tennis court to pickleball without checking the existing base can lock in cracks and drainage faults under new striping.

Surface Inspection Before Reuse

The existing base is inspected first; crack repair and acrylic recoating are completed before pickleball lines are applied.

Lighting Added as Afterthought

Scoping lighting after the court is built means a second site visit, separate conduit runs, and a longer total project timeline.

Lighting & Fencing Together

Pole placement, fixture angling, post footings, and conduit runs are planned in the original scope alongside the court build.

Who We Serve

Backyard owners, HOA boards, and commercial managers

The site conditions and the written scope process are the same for every customer type, the court size and use case change.

  • Homeowners

    Homeowners who want a backyard court for pickleball, basketball, or tennis on a yard that may have slope, drainage, or space constraints. We arrange a site evaluation to confirm what fits, then scope base prep, surfacing, fencing, and line marking as separate line items before any work is booked.

  • HOA Boards & Community Managers

    HOA boards and community managers planning shared-access courts that need to pass design review and handle heavy daily use. We arrange a site survey and written estimate covering concrete base, acrylic coating, drainage design, perimeter fencing, lighting, and multi-sport line striping in one scope.

  • Commercial Property Developers & Managers

    Commercial developers and property managers adding court amenities to apartment complexes, schools, or recreational facilities. We arrange a full site assessment and itemised estimate covering every stage, from grading and drainage through surfacing, fencing, and lighting, on a single project timeline.

How It Works

Three steps from enquiry to finished court

  1. 01

    Share Your Site & Sport

    Tell us the location and what you want to play, and we arrange a local court builder to visit and assess the ground.

  2. 02

    Review the Written Scope

    You receive an itemised estimate covering base prep, surfacing, fencing, lighting, and line marking before any work is booked.

  3. 03

    Confirm at Final Walkthrough

    Once the build is complete, every detail is checked on-site at a final walkthrough before the job is signed off.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Sports Court Building Prices

  • Backyard Sports Courts

    JobTypical cost
    Shooting court$15,000-$42,000
    Half-court basketball$30,000-$65,000
    Pickleball court$40,000-$80,500
    Full-court basketball or short tennis$80,500-$105,000
    Full-court basketball$75,000-$175,000
    Tennis court$120,000-$250,000
  • Basketball Court Installation

    JobTypical cost
    Driveway-size shooting court$15,000-$42,000
    Half-court basketball$30,000-$65,000
    Full-court basketball$75,000-$175,000
    Court lighting add-on$15,000-$35,000
    Fencing add-on$8,000-$20,000
  • Commercial HOA & School Courts

    JobTypical cost
    Tennis court installation$45,000-$100,000
    Pickleball court installation$20,000-$60,000
    Full build with fencing and lighting$62,800-$135,500
    Lighting add-on$15,000-$35,000
    Fencing add-on$8,000-$20,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Our Approach

How Austin Sports Courts Works

Austin Sports Courts is an enquiry service for sports court construction across Central Texas. Tell us the site and the sport, and we arrange a local court builder to assess the ground, handle drainage and prep, and put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.

About us

Our Mission

We exist to make sports court construction straightforward for Austin-area homeowners, HOAs, and property managers by arranging on-site evaluation, written scopes, and local builders who handle every stage of the work.

  1. Transparency

    Every estimate lists base prep, surfacing, fencing, and lines as separate line items.

  2. Specificity

    Site conditions, slope, soil, drainage, are assessed in person before any scope is written.

  3. Completeness

    A final walkthrough confirms every detail is finished before the job is signed off.

  4. Accountability

    The written scope sets the standard; the walkthrough confirms it was met.

Areas We Cover

Sports Court Building in Austin

We arrange local court builders across the greater Austin area and surrounding Central Texas communities.

Not Sure if We Cover Your Area?

Send us your location and we’ll confirm coverage and arrange an on-site evaluation.

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Common Questions

Questions about getting a court built in Austin

Does a backyard basketball court add value to a house?

Yes, a backyard basketball court can add value, though the gain depends on your neighborhood, lot size, and buyer demand. In family-oriented markets, a well-built court is a strong selling point that sets a property apart. Courts that are poorly sited or take up most of the yard can limit appeal, so placement and design matter as much as the surface itself.

What is the most affordable way to build a basketball court in my backyard?

A half-court with a basic acrylic surface, minimal fencing, and no lighting is the lowest-cost starting point. Keeping the footprint smaller reduces base preparation, surfacing, and drainage work significantly. A modular sport tile surface over an existing flat concrete pad cuts costs further by skipping excavation. An on-site evaluation will show which approach your space and soil actually support. See backyard court options

How do I know if my yard or site can fit a usable court?

A site measurement is the only reliable way to confirm. Slope, drainage paths, and setbacks all affect what fits. An on-site evaluation checks the available footprint and flags any grading or drainage work needed before a layout is drawn up.

Do I need a permit to build a backyard sports court?

Permits can apply when a project adds a paved area, changes drainage, or includes lighting. Local rules vary across Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, and surrounding areas. The site evaluation stage is the right time to identify what approvals the project will need.

What happens if I delay fixing a cracked or worn court surface?

Cracks allow water to reach the base layer. In Central Texas, where expansive clay and caliche soils shift with moisture, that water accelerates slab movement. What starts as a surface repair can become a full base rebuild if the damage is left to grow through a wet season.

Is a full rebuild always needed, or can resurfacing fix the problem?

Resurfacing works when the base is still sound. If the court has major cracking, drainage failure, or slab movement, a rebuild is the more cost-effective long-term fix. A surface inspection confirms which path makes sense before any work is scoped.

Are fencing and lighting included in the same project scope?

Yes. Fencing and lighting are planned in the same site visit and written into the same estimate, covering pole placement, fixture angling, fence height, post footings, and conduit runs. Scoping both together avoids a second site visit and keeps the project on one timeline.

More questions?

Tell Us Your Site & Sport

Share the location 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.

Request an Evaluation