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Night Play & Perimeter

Court Lighting & Fencing in Austin

Play after dark without glare complaints, and keep every ball inside the court where it belongs.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Written Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
  • Backyard to HOA
A tall light pole with multiple large floodlights arranged in a circular pattern against a clear blue sky.

What Goes Wrong

Where rushed lighting and fencing installs fail

The problems that show up after poles are set are the hardest and most expensive to fix.

Glare After Install

Fixtures aimed by count rather than angle push light beyond the court boundary and into neighboring yards.

Angle-First Fixture Plan

Glare is controlled through deliberate fixture angling during the pre-install layout, not corrected after poles are set.

Leaning Posts Later

Posts set without confirmed footing depth shift over time, especially in Austin’s expansive clay and caliche soils.

Concrete Footing Checks

The builder confirms footing depth and soil condition before posts are ordered, so concrete setting is sized to the actual ground.

Rust & Coating Failure

Austin’s heat and UV load degrade uncoated fence hardware faster than in cooler climates, leaving rust within a few seasons.

Material Spec in Writing

Galvanized steel or vinyl-coated mesh is selected for UV and rust resistance and written into the scope before any material is purchased.

Hidden Trench Costs

Conduit routing and trenching for wiring are often quoted separately after the main estimate, inflating the final bill.

All-In Written Estimate

Conduit routing, trenching, gate placement, and wiring are included in the itemised estimate before any work begins.

Common problems, answered

Scope of Work

What the lighting and fencing scope covers

Both systems are assessed and installed together so placement decisions for one do not create problems for the other.

Backyard Court Lighting

Compact pole layouts for residential lot sizes.

HOA & Community Courts

Multi-court layouts with shared pole placement.

Pickleball Court Lighting

Low-glare fixture angles for smaller court footprints.

Basketball Court Fencing

Taller panels to contain high-arc ball trajectories.

Tennis Court Fencing

Full perimeter layouts with windscreen attachment points.

Night Play & Perimeter

Lighting & fencing planned as one scope, not two afterthoughts

Fixture placement and fence layout affect each other, so both are assessed together before installation begins.

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Austin’s year-round outdoor playing season means courts get heavy evening use, and a lighting plan that ignores glare direction or uneven coverage creates problems that are expensive to fix after poles are set. We arrange a pre-install check that maps court size, pole locations, and power access before any fixtures are specified. Glare control is addressed through fixture angling, not just fixture count, which matters especially on lots with close neighbors.

Fencing is assessed at the same time. The builder checks the fence line against the court footprint, confirms post footing depth for concrete setting, and selects between chain link and vinyl-coated mesh based on UV exposure and maintenance requirements. Austin’s heat accelerates rust and coating degradation on fence hardware, so material selection is part of the written scope, not an afterthought.

Poles typically run 20 to 25 feet in height for full court coverage, and fence heights range from 10 to 12 feet depending on the sport and lot configuration. Conduit routing, trenching for wiring, and gate placement are all included in the estimate. A final walkthrough confirms fixture alignment, fence post stability, and that every item in the written scope is complete before sign-off.

Why Choose Us

Why choose us for court lighting & fencing in Austin?

Every job starts with an on-site evaluation and ends with a signed-off walkthrough, nothing in between is left to assumption.

On-Site Evaluation Before Any Quote

A site visit checks pole locations, power access, and fence line before any price is given.

Itemised Written Estimate

The estimate lists fixtures, poles, conduit, trenching, fencing, and gates, every line item is visible before you commit.

Lighting & Fencing Coordinated

Both scopes are planned together so pole placement and fence layout do not conflict once installation starts.

Material Selection for Austin Conditions

Galvanized steel and UV-resistant coatings are specified in writing to handle Central Texas heat and sun exposure.

Final Walkthrough Before Sign-Off

Fixture alignment, post stability, and gate swing are all confirmed on-site before the job is considered complete.

Backyard to Commercial Scope

We schedule site assessments for residential courts, HOA facilities, schools, and commercial sites across the Austin area.

Aerial view of multiple illuminated tennis courts at night with bright floodlights.
Finished regulation tennis court with acrylic surface and crisp white line striping backyard

The Process

From first enquiry to a lit, fenced court

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  1. 01

    Request an Evaluation

    Tell us the site, the sport, and the current setup, and we arrange an on-site visit to assess the space.

  2. 02

    Review Your Written Estimate

    You receive an itemised estimate covering poles, fixtures, conduit, fencing, gates, and any trenching required.

  3. 03

    Installation & Final Walkthrough

    The builder installs both systems and walks through fixture alignment, post stability, and gate function before sign-off.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Court Lighting & Fencing Prices

JobTypical cost
Line striping$800-$2,000
Net posts and hardware$1,500-$3,500
Fencing, per court$8,000-$20,000
Lighting, per court$15,000-$35,000
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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Common Questions

Questions about court lighting & fencing

  • How do I know if my court needs new lighting or just a repair?

    Start with the fixtures: flickering, uneven brightness, or corroded poles usually point to repair, while widespread dim coverage or outdated wiring often means replacement. A site evaluation checks each fixture, the wiring runs, and pole condition so you get a clear answer before any work is quoted.

  • Will court lights shine into my neighbor’s yard or nearby homes?

    Properly aimed sports court fixtures use full-cutoff optics that direct light downward onto the playing surface and stop it at the boundary. Pole height, fixture angle, and mounting position are all set during the site evaluation to keep light on your court and off adjacent properties.

  • What type of fence works best around my sports court?

    Galvanized chain-link with a vinyl coating is the most common choice: it contains balls reliably, resists rust, and holds up in sun and rain. For a cleaner look, welded wire panel fencing is an alternative, though it costs more and suits lower-impact sports better than basketball or tennis.

  • Do I need to replace the whole fence if only one section is damaged?

    No -- a single damaged section can usually be replaced without touching the rest of the fence, as long as the existing posts are still plumb and the mesh gauge matches. If posts are leaning or the original material is no longer available, a full replacement may be the more cost-effective path.

  • How do you make sure the lights cover the whole playing area evenly?

    Fixture placement is calculated using a photometric layout that maps foot-candle levels across the entire court surface. Pole positions, mounting heights, and beam angles are set to hit the target uniformity ratio before installation begins, so there are no dark corners or hot spots once the lights are on.

  • How tall should the fence be for my court?

    Tennis courts typically need 10-foot fencing on the sides and 12 feet at the ends to stop high lobs. Basketball and pickleball courts generally work with 8-10 feet. The right height depends on the sport, lot boundaries, and any local ordinance limits, all of which are confirmed during the site evaluation.

  • Will fencing make my court feel too closed in?

    Open-mesh chain-link lets air and sightlines pass through, so the court stays ventilated and visible from the yard. Choosing a lighter mesh color -- dark green or black -- also reduces the visual weight of the fence without affecting ball containment.

  • What gets checked before the lighting and fencing work starts?

    The on-site evaluation covers court dimensions, surface condition, drainage patterns, existing post footings, underground utility locations, and available electrical supply. That information feeds directly into the itemised written estimate, so every line item reflects actual site conditions rather than assumptions.

More questions about Court Lighting & Fencing?

Get a Written Estimate for Your Court

Tell us the site and the sport, and we’ll arrange an on-site evaluation and itemised written estimate covering poles, fixtures, fencing, and gates.

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