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A lot of Dunwoody homeowners we talk to have the same problem: they've got a side yard that's either too shaded for grass or too small to do much with, and suddenly their kids are stuck inside or bouncing a basketball on the driveway. Sport courts solve that in a way that actually fits the suburban lots around Georgetown and Winters Chapel. We've installed plenty of them in the 30338 and 30346 zip codes, and what makes them work here is that they don't demand the full-sun commitment that natural grass does. The DeKalb clay soil that dominates the area also tends to stay wet longer after rain, which means your court drains properly instead of turning into a bog every time there's a thunderstorm. Whether you're thinking half-court basketball, a multipurpose surface for pickleball, or just a clean play area that actually holds up to Georgia weather, the beauty of artificial turf is that it works on the exact footprint you've got. No regrading, no fighting shade trees, no mud. Just a functional court that your family actually uses.
Dunwoody's soil composition is mostly that heavy DeKalb clay, which is honestly one of the reasons artificial turf makes so much sense here. Natural grass struggles in clay because drainage gets tricky, especially with our Georgia rainfall patterns. With a sport court, you're building a proper base layer that sits on top of the clay and directs water away from the play surface instead of letting it pool. Shade is another real factor—if your side yard borders the tree line near Brook Run Park or you've got mature oaks overhead, you already know how hard it is to keep grass healthy. Artificial turf eliminates that entire problem. Most Dunwoody residential lots in the village areas run 50–100 feet deep, which means you can fit a legitimate 30x40 court or scale it down to a 20x30 if space is tighter. A few neighborhoods have HOA landscape guidelines, so we always recommend checking your covenants before we break ground, but courts generally fall into a reasonable gray area since they're functional recreation, not decoration. Installation typically takes 3–5 days depending on site prep and base work, and we've got the 28-minute drive down pretty well figured out by now.
Absolutely. Unlike grass, artificial turf doesn't need sunlight to survive, so shade-heavy yards are actually ideal candidates. The bigger consideration is drainage—we make sure the base preparation handles the clay soil properly so water doesn't sit under the surface. Your court will perform just as well in shade as it does in full sun.
Price depends on court size and base requirements. A basic 20x30 multipurpose court with standard materials usually runs between $8,000 and $12,000 installed. Larger courts, premium turf options, or more complex drainage work in heavy clay can push higher. We provide free site inspections and detailed quotes for all Dunwoody properties.
Some neighborhoods have landscape guidelines that technically apply, but most Dunwoody HOAs view functional recreation courts favorably since they're in your backyard. We recommend checking your covenants or calling your management company to confirm, but we've installed dozens of courts here without issues.
Our heat and humidity actually complement artificial turf well—it's designed for exactly these conditions. Heavy rains drain properly if your base is done right (which we handle), and UV damage isn't realistic over the lifespan of quality materials. Spring pollen can collect, but a quick rinse keeps it clean.
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