Money Back Guarantee — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Decatur homeowners love their yards—especially in established neighborhoods like Oakhurst and Winnona Park where mature trees and character properties define the landscape. But here's what we hear repeatedly: that beautiful red clay soil underneath the canopy makes it tough to keep a consistent grass court for basketball or tennis. By the time summer rolls around, you've either got a muddy mess or bare patches where shade prevents anything from growing. Sport courts solve that problem entirely. We've installed dozens of artificial turf courts across DeKalb County, and Decatur's specific conditions—that dense tree coverage, the clay base, and the humidity—actually make synthetic surfaces the smarter long-term play. Your kids can play year-round without waiting for grass to recover. No more watering, no more mud tracked into the house, and honestly, the maintenance is so minimal that most of our Decatur clients wonder why they didn't do it sooner. We back every installation with a money-back guarantee because we're confident in the work. If you're not thrilled with your court within the first 60 days, we'll make it right or refund you completely.
Decatur's landscape presents some quirks that directly impact sport court planning. That distinctive DeKalb red clay is dense and doesn't drain like sandy soil—which actually works in your favor during installation because we get excellent compaction and a stable base. Where it gets tricky is shade. Neighborhoods like MAK Historic District and the tree-lined streets around Decatur Square have mature oaks and pines that create variable sunlight throughout the day. We assess your yard's sun pattern before recommending court dimensions, because a north-facing court in heavy shade won't get the same UV exposure as one near Oakhurst's more open properties. The humidity here is real, and it means we spec drainage systems that prevent standing water—especially important on properties with rolling terrain. Typical Decatur lots range from quarter-acre to half-acre, so we're often designing courts that fit within existing landscape frameworks rather than dominating the yard. Most HOAs in these neighborhoods don't restrict artificial turf courts, but we always verify local guidelines upfront. Installation typically takes 5–7 days depending on site prep, and our team handles clay leveling, base installation, and all drainage work without requiring you to break the bank on extensive grading.
Absolutely, and this is actually common in Decatur. Heavy shade won't damage synthetic turf the way it kills natural grass. We do recommend ensuring adequate drainage since tree coverage can slow water evaporation—but that's something we design into the base during installation. You'll get a usable court year-round, even in shade.
Red clay actually gives us a solid foundation—it compacts well and doesn't shift like lighter soils. We grade and compact it, then add a engineered base layer. The real consideration is drainage, which we handle with sub-surface systems so water doesn't pool. We assess your specific lot during the site visit.
That's exactly why we offer our money-back guarantee. You have 60 days to live with the court. If it doesn't meet your expectations—surface feel, drainage, layout—we'll either make corrections or refund your investment. No fine print, no hassle.
Most projects run 5–7 days from site prep through final striping and sealing. Weather can add a day or two, and we schedule around Decatur's afternoon thunderstorms when possible. We'll give you a firm timeline during your consultation.
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