Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQs
Do you build tennis courts in my area?
We focus most of our energy and effort on building, resurfacing and repairing tennis courts in Florida and the Caribbean. However, we will travel out-of-state for large projects or if we have a pre-existing relationship with the private court owner, builder, developer or architect. We have built tennis courts in Arizona, Alabama, Washington, Texas, Utah, Nevada and Michigan over the many few years. We can also recommend other tennis court contractors that we know and trust if we are not able to complete a project in your local area.
How much room do I need to build a new tennis court?
A regulation size tennis court measures 60' wide by 120' long. The minimum size approved by the American Sports Builders Association is 56' wide by 114' long. However, you will need slightly more room than either of these sizes for most residential applications as the tennis court will need to be set back from the property lines in order to meet zoning requirements. Consult your local building department for the setback requirements in your municipality.
What tasks do you perform as the tennis court contractor and what tasks am I responsible for as the property owner?
We generally build your new tennis court on a properly prepared sub-base. This means that you as the owner (or your general contractor) are responsible for clearing the land, stabilizing the sub-base (if necessary), grading the sub-base to the required slope and staking the four corners of the court. You are also responsible for providing water and electricity to the court. We can perform these tasks if needed. However, the cost for site work is not included in the ball park ranges given below.
How much does it cost to build a new Har-Tru (clay) court?
The cost to build a new Har-Tru tennis court is dependent on a variety of factors, including the size of the court itself, the geographic location, the irrigation system installed (sprinkler or FDC HydroCourt), the fencing materials and layout chosen, lighting systems, site access, etc. In south Florida, new Har-Tru courts range from 40,000 to $80,000 or more. Please visit this page for more information.
How much does it cost to resurface a Har-Tru (clay) court?
The cost of resurfacing a Har-Tru court is dependent on the current condition of the court. There are several variables that go into pricing a resurfacing project including (a) the amount of scarification required to break up the court surface (b) the amount of material that needs to be added (c) the amount of grading needed (d) whether new line tapes will be needed (e) the location of the tennis court. Consequently, resurfacing a Har-Tru tennis court can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more. Please visit this page for more information.
How much does it cost to build a new hard court (asphalt or concrete)?
The cost to build a new asphalt tennis court is dependent on a variety of factors, including the size of the court itself, the geographic location, the surfacing system installed on top of the asphalt, the fencing materials and layout chosen, site access, etc. In south Florida, new asphalt tennis courts range from $45,000 to $80,000 or more. Please visit this page for more information.
How much does it cost to resurface a hard court (asphalt or concrete)?
The cost of resurfacing an asphalt tennis court is dependent on the current condition of the court. There are several variables that go into pricing a resurfacing project including (a) the amount of patching that needs to be done on low areas (b) the amount of patching/repair that needs to be done on cracks (c) the number of coats of acrylic resurfacing product and acrylic color product required to get the court back to "like new" condition (d) the location of the tennis court. Consequently, resurfacing an asphalt tennis court can range from $5,500 to $15,000 or more. Please visit this page for more information.
How much does it cost to light a tennis court?
There are several variables that go into pricing a lighting project including (a) type of lighting , LED or Metal halide (b) the desired brightness of the system (6,000 watts / 8,000 watts /10,000 watts) (c) the number of poles required (d) the type of poles required (tapered vs. straight) (e) the pole material required (steel vs. aluminum) (f) the mounting height of the fixtures (g) the location of the tennis court (h) the power currently available. Consequently, lighting a tennis court can range from $20,000 to $60,000 or more. Please visit this page for more information.
Where can I find maintenance tips and instructions for sprinkler irrigated Har-Tru tennis courts?
Please visit our Resources Page
Where can I find maintenance tips and instructions for subsurface irrigated Har-Tru tennis courts?
Please visit our Resources Page