Backyard — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Dunwoody backyards are getting a serious upgrade, and sport courts are leading the charge. Whether you're in Georgetown, near Winters Chapel, or over in Dunwoody Village, the suburban lots here have real potential—but they also come with real challenges. That dense DeKalb clay, the mature trees throwing shade across your property, and the landscape standards your neighborhood expects all factor into whether a sport court makes sense for your home. Here's the thing: a backyard sport court isn't just about basketball or tennis anymore. Families around here are using them for pickle ball, a casual shooting space, or even a multi-sport setup that keeps kids entertained without constant trips to Perimeter or Brook Run Park. The install process is straightforward, but getting it right in Dunwoody soil takes someone who understands the local drainage patterns and what your HOA actually allows. We've been installing turf and courts across DeKalb County for years, and we know Dunwoody lots inside and out. Most properties we work with here are between a quarter and half acre—enough space for a quality court without looking cramped. The goal is making sure your investment drains properly, holds up to Georgia's weather swings, and genuinely gets used year-round.
Dunwoody's soil profile is predominantly DeKalb clay—heavy, dense, and not naturally drainage-friendly. That's the first conversation we have with every homeowner here. Before any court goes in, we're assessing how water moves across your lot and whether we need to grade or add sub-base materials to prevent pooling during those heavy spring rains. Shade is another big variable in neighborhoods like Georgetown and Winters Chapel. Mature oaks and pines are beautiful, but they also mean your court might sit in 4–6 hours of dappled or full shade daily. That affects both surface performance and how quickly the court dries after rain. We factor this into material selection and layout. Most Dunwoody residential lots are suburban-sized—generally 1/4 to 1/2 acre—which gives us good room to work with a regulation or semi-regulation court without the property feeling overcrowded. We always check local HOA landscape guidelines beforehand, since several neighborhoods have sight-line or setback requirements. That 28-minute drive from our shop means we can handle site visits quickly and get installations scheduled without unnecessary delays. The install itself typically takes 3–5 days depending on existing conditions and any grading we need to do.
Absolutely. Shade slows drying time after rain and can promote algae growth in humid climates. We assess your tree canopy during the site visit and may recommend lighter-colored court surfaces or improved drainage in shaded zones. It won't prevent installation, but it shapes how we design the court and what maintenance rhythm you'll follow.
DeKalb clay compacts well but drains poorly on its own. We typically add a gravel or engineered sub-base to manage water movement and prevent soft spots under the playing surface. This adds a bit to the project cost upfront but saves you from expensive repairs and uneven settling down the road.
Most Dunwoody HOAs permit residential courts, but requirements vary by neighborhood. We review your specific guidelines before submitting plans and can work within setback, height, and sight-line restrictions. Getting this done early prevents delays and costly redesigns.
Site visit and quote usually take 2–3 days. Once you approve and secure any HOA sign-off, we schedule installation—typically 3–5 days depending on grading and weather. Rain in spring can shift schedules, so we build in flexibility. Most projects are complete and ready to use within 2–3 weeks of starting.
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