Infill Types — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Out here in Chattahoochee Hills, a lot of homeowners have the space to build something really special—whether that's a basketball court, a tennis setup, or a multi-sport area. The rolling terrain and the estate-sized lots throughout Serenbe and the Rico area give you room to work with, but that also means you need a surface that can handle Georgia's heat and humidity without turning into a maintenance nightmare. A sport court with the right infill is exactly what makes that happen. We've worked with dozens of families across South Fulton who wanted to maximize their outdoor space without spending every weekend raking, watering, or dealing with worn-out synthetic grass. The trick is choosing an infill system that suits your specific microclimate and how you actually plan to use the court. Some folks want maximum drainage for our wet seasons; others prioritize cooler surface temperatures during summer. That's where the conversation starts—not with what we think you should have, but what actually works for your property and your family's needs.
Chattahoochee Hills sits on rolling hills with clay-heavy soils that drain differently depending on where your lot sits. If you're in Serenbe or the Rico area, elevation changes aren't uncommon, and that affects how water moves during our heavy spring and summer rains. We always recommend a solid base layer and proper subsurface drainage before any infill goes down—otherwise you're fighting gravity and Georgia's wet season. The sun exposure varies too. Some properties have thick tree cover (especially near Cochran Mill Park's natural areas), which can keep afternoon temperatures down but also means slower drying after rain. That influences whether you go with a more porous infill or something more temperature-conscious. Most estate lots here are large enough to accommodate a full-size court, but we still need to account for setbacks and sight lines. Serenbe in particular has landscape guidelines worth reviewing before installation—not onerous, but worth knowing upfront. The good news is that once infill is chosen and installed correctly for your specific lot conditions, you're looking at a court that performs consistently through our Georgia seasons without the constant upkeep of natural grass or the fading problems of older synthetic systems.
Clay-heavy soil needs aggressive subsurface drainage before infill even matters. We typically recommend a 4-6 inch gravel base with a perforated drain layer, then engineered sand or hybrid infill on top. Silica sand alone can compact too much in our wet springs. Hybrid systems (sand plus rubber or cork) perform better because they maintain porosity while staying stable underfoot year-round.
Serenbe does have landscape guidelines, but artificial sport courts are generally compatible if they're screened appropriately and match the community aesthetic. We recommend confirming with Serenbe management before design, but most approvals come through smoothly. The rolling terrain of the community actually works in your favor—courts blend naturally into estate lots.
Black rubber infill can reach 140°F+ in direct sun. For Chattahoochee Hills, we often suggest lighter-colored infill, cork blends, or even cooling additives if afternoon use is important. Tree cover helps—lots in the Rico area with mature trees stay naturally cooler. Evaporative cooling (light misting before play) is also common here.
Most courts take 2-3 weeks from site prep through final infill, depending on your lot's slope and drainage needs. Rolling terrain sometimes requires more grading work. We schedule around our local weather patterns—typically avoid heavy installation during March-May wet season. We're about 45 minutes away, so logistics are straightforward.
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