Vs Gravel — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Dunwoody homeowners face a real challenge when it comes to outdoor courts. Your yards sit on that heavy DeKalb clay, and between the shade from mature oaks in Georgetown and the summer humidity, natural grass courts turn into mud pits within a season. Gravel surfaces? They wash away, compact unevenly, and require constant raking—especially if you're near Brook Run Park where drainage patterns shift seasonally. Artificial turf sport courts solve this completely. You get a playable surface year-round, no mud tracking into the house, and something that actually holds up to Georgia's weather swings. Whether you're in Winters Chapel looking to maximize a smaller lot or you've got more space in Dunwoody Village, we design courts that fit your property and your family's actual needs. No more watching your investment deteriorate every spring.
Dunwoody's soil chemistry works against traditional grass courts. That clay base drains poorly, which means standing water and compaction issues after heavy rain. Your best bet is artificial turf engineered for drainage—we use systems with perforated backing that channels water down through the base layers. Shade is another real factor here. Most Dunwoody properties have significant tree cover, which kills grass growth but actually works in turf's favor since UV exposure is lower and the surface stays cooler. The real installation consideration is base preparation. We typically excavate 4-6 inches, install a crushed stone foundation, then add shock pad before the turf itself. DeKalb clay can shift, so proper grading prevents pooling. HOA guidelines in Georgetown and Dunwoody Village neighborhoods tend to be permissive about sport courts, but we verify setback requirements and landscape covenants upfront. Lot sizes in the area average 0.3 to 0.5 acres, so we're often working with compact footprints—we design courts that maximize playability without overwhelming the yard.
Gravel shifts constantly on Dunwoody's clay base and compacts unevenly. Spring runoff from our seasonal rain patterns washes material downhill, especially in properties near Brook Run Park. You'd be releveling every few months. Turf stays stable, self-drains, and requires zero material replacement.
Not at all—shade is actually beneficial for turf longevity. It reduces UV breakdown and keeps surface temperatures lower during hot summers. Modern turf fibers hold their color and playability perfectly in dappled light. Your mature oaks are an asset, not a problem.
We excavate to proper depth, remove clay that pools water, and build a stone base with slope for runoff. Perforated shock pad sits underneath the turf itself, creating multiple drainage layers. This setup handles Dunwoody's heavy rain events without standing water or premature wear.
Most properties in the 30338 and 30360 ZIP codes can accommodate a 30x60 or 20x40 court with proper clearance. We survey your lot, check sight lines and setbacks, and design something that integrates with your landscape. We've installed courts in tighter Winters Chapel yards and larger Dunwoody Village properties—no single size fits all.
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