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One Court, Every Game

Multi-Sport Court Installation in Austin

One surface for basketball, pickleball, and more, graded, drained, and line-striped for your yard.

  • On-Site Evaluation
  • Itemised Estimate
  • Final Walkthrough
  • Backyard to Commercial
A close-up view of a multi-coloured sports court surface with red and green sections and various white and blue line markings.

What Goes Wrong

Where rushed multi-sport courts fail, and what the right build does instead

Poor Drainage Prep

Central Texas clay holds water under the slab, causing the base to shift and the surface to crack within a few seasons.

Grade-First Approach

Site grading and drainage routing are completed before any base material is placed, targeting a 1 percent surface slope for water clearance.

Unreadable Line Layout

Overlapping single-color lines for multiple sports create confusion mid-game and make the court harder to use for any sport.

Color-Coded Striping

Each sport gets its own line color, laid out in a shared-space plan so basketball and pickleball markings stay visually distinct.

Wrong Surface Spec

A standard paint-grade finish fades and chalks quickly under Austin’s UV load, leaving a slippery, worn surface in two to three years.

UV-Stable Acrylic Coat

A UV-stable acrylic color coat holds its finish significantly longer than paint-grade alternatives under Central Texas sun exposure.

Undersized Footprint

Courts sized by eye rather than by regulation dimensions end up too small for the sports the owner actually wants to play.

Dimension-Led Layout

The footprint is planned around regulation sizes, 20 by 44 feet for pickleball, roughly 30 by 50 feet for a half-court, before grading begins.

Common problems, answered

Scope of Work

What a multi-sport court build covers

Each stage is scoped as a separate line item in the written estimate, so you see exactly what is included.

Site Grading & Drainage Prep

Slope assessment, clay-soil grading, and drainage routing completed before any base material is placed on site.

Concrete or Asphalt Base

Poured concrete or compacted asphalt base selected to match site conditions, load requirements, and intended surface type.

Acrylic Surface Coating & Modular Tiles

UV-stable acrylic color coat or modular sport tiles applied over the cured base, chosen for durability and reconfigurability.

Multi-Sport Line Striping

Color-coded regulation line markings for basketball, pickleball, and additional sports laid out on a single shared footprint.

Basketball Hoop & Net Post Installation

In-ground basketball hoop and pickleball net posts scoped and installed as part of the same written estimate.

Perimeter Fencing

Court perimeter fencing sized and installed to contain play and define the court boundary within the yard.

Half-Court Layout

Compact footprint for smaller Austin backyards.

Full-Court Layout

Full basketball or multi-sport regulation dimensions.

Resurfacing & Repair

Recoat or reline a worn or cracked existing court.

HOA & Commercial Courts

Multi-court setups for shared community spaces.

One Court, Multiple Games

How one court footprint handles basketball, pickleball, and more

Shared-space line planning lets a single surface serve more than one game without crowding either.

Many Austin backyards have a flat or gently sloped area well-suited to a compact multi-sport layout. The build starts with a site assessment to confirm the footprint, check slope, and plan the drainage path. Central Texas clay-heavy soil drains poorly, so grading and drainage prep are completed before any base material is placed. A surface slope of 1 percent in one direction is the standard target for clearing water without affecting play.

The base is poured concrete or compacted asphalt, depending on site conditions. Once cured, an acrylic surface coating is applied in the chosen color. Modular sport tiles are an alternative for homeowners who want a surface that can be reconfigured later. Austin’s UV exposure makes coating spec selection important; a UV-stable acrylic color coat holds its color longer than a standard paint-grade finish.

Line striping for each sport is laid out on the same surface using color-coded lines to keep basketball, pickleball, and any other game visually distinct. A standard pickleball playing area is 20 by 44 feet; a half-court basketball layout fits within roughly 30 by 50 feet. Both can share a single footprint with careful line planning. Perimeter fencing and a basketball hoop are scoped in the same written estimate if needed.

Why Choose Us

Why Austin Sports Courts for multi-sport court installation?

Every project starts with a site visit and ends with a signed-off walkthrough, no guesswork at either end.

On-Site Evaluation Before Any Scope Is Written

A local court builder visits the site to check slope and drainage before any estimate is produced.

Itemised Written Estimate

Every line item, base, surface, markings, fencing, is listed separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.

Final Walkthrough Sign-Off

The job is not closed until you walk the finished court and confirm every element meets the agreed scope.

Backyard to Commercial Range

The same process covers a single backyard half-court and a multi-court HOA or commercial facility.

Resurfacing Available for Existing Courts

Worn or cracked courts can be recoated and relined without a full rebuild, scoped the same way as new work.

Wide Austin Service Area

Projects are taken across Austin, West Lake Hills, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock.

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

The Process

From first enquiry to finished court

  1. 01

    Request an Evaluation

    Submit your site location and the sports you want to play, and we arrange a free on-site slope and drainage assessment.

  2. 02

    Review Your Written Estimate

    You receive an itemised estimate covering grading, base, surface coating, line striping, and any fencing or equipment.

  3. 03

    Complete the Build & Walk Through

    The court is built to the agreed scope, then you walk the finished surface with the builder before the job is signed off.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Multi-Sport Court Installation Prices

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 volleyball or short tennis$80,500-$105,000
Full-court basketball$75,000-$175,000
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 multi-sport court installation in Austin

How much does a multi-sport court cost?

Most multi-sport court projects in the Austin area come in at $15,000-$42,000, depending on court size, surface type, and how much site preparation the yard needs. Grading, drainage work, fencing, and lighting each add to the base figure. An on-site evaluation produces an itemised written estimate so you see every line before committing.

What drives the cost of a backyard court project?

The biggest cost factors are site preparation, court size, and surface material. A yard that needs significant grading or drainage correction costs more to prepare than a flat, well-drained lot. Fencing, lighting, and the number of sport lines painted also affect the final figure. An itemised estimate breaks each element out clearly.

Do you have to pay extra for grading or drainage work?

Yes, grading and drainage are separate line items because the scope varies widely by site. A yard that is already close to level costs far less to prepare than one with significant slope or standing-water issues. The on-site evaluation identifies exactly what the ground needs, and the written estimate lists that work before any digging starts.

Is it cheaper to build one court for basketball and pickleball instead of separate courts?

Yes, a shared multi-sport surface costs less than two separate courts. You pay for one base, one surface, and one set of site-prep work, then add dual line markings. The savings on materials and labor are meaningful, and you get both sports in the same footprint.

Can one court work for basketball and pickleball?

Yes. A standard 30-by-60-foot surface accommodates a full pickleball court and a half-court basketball layout with shared line markings in contrasting colors. The same acrylic or modular sport surface works for both games. Most homeowners find the dual-sport layout gets more daily use than a single-sport court would.

Will a multi-sport court fit in my backyard?

It depends on your usable flat area and any setback requirements. A pickleball-only court needs roughly 30 by 60 feet; adding basketball lines or a full pickleball run-off zone pushes that wider. The on-site evaluation measures your space and identifies any grading or boundary constraints before a layout is proposed.

How much space do I need for a court that works well for more than one sport?

Plan for at least 30 by 60 feet of usable, level ground for a combined pickleball and half-court basketball layout. Adding run-off clearance on each end -- ideally 5 to 7 feet -- improves playability and safety. Tighter lots can still work for a scaled layout; the site evaluation confirms what fits.

Is a multi-sport court a good fit if my yard is not level?

A sloped yard is workable but requires grading before the base goes in. Courts need a consistent 1-percent cross-slope for drainage -- steeper than that causes water pooling and uneven ball bounce. The site evaluation determines how much earthwork is needed and whether the lot geometry supports a full or scaled court.

More questions about Multi-Sport Court Installation?

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