Money Back Guarantee — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sport courts in Hiawassee aren't just a backyard upgrade—they're a way to make the most of North Georgia's short summers and unpredictable mountain weather. Whether you're in Downtown Hiawassee, out near the Lake Chatuge area, or anywhere in between, our artificial turf sport courts give you a play surface that actually holds up to the clay-heavy soil and moisture that comes with living this close to the water and the foothills. We've installed dozens of these across Towns County, and we stand behind every one with a money-back guarantee because we know what works here. The real challenge isn't the installation—it's knowing how to prep that dense, acidic soil so your court drains properly and your turf stays level year after year. Most local contractors skip that step. We don't. Your kids can shoot hoops or practice soccer the day after heavy rain, without puddles, without washouts, without the mud that kills natural grass up here. That's what separates a sport court that lasts from one that becomes a headache.
Hiawassee soil is notoriously clay-heavy, especially in the residential areas around Lake Chatuge and Downtown. That means drainage is everything. When we install a sport court here, we're not just laying turf—we're engineering a subsurface system that handles the lake-influenced moisture and the frequent afternoon thunderstorms that roll through the mountains. The area also gets decent sun exposure on south-facing properties, but plenty of yards have afternoon shade from the ridge lines. We assess both before design, because artificial turf performs differently depending on how much direct sun it gets. Lot sizes in Hiawassee tend to be larger than suburban Georgia, which actually works in your favor: more room for a properly graded court without cramping your landscaping. One thing we see often is homeowners underestimating how much slope matters. With our North Georgia elevation and the natural grade changes on most properties, we'll recommend a slight pitch that you won't notice but your drainage will feel. Most residential courts here run between 600–1,200 square feet, and the install process takes about 3–5 days depending on soil prep. We bring in equipment to level and compact; we don't rely on hand work alone.
It does influence maintenance, but not longevity. The lake keeps humidity higher than inland Georgia, which means algae and mold can develop faster if drainage is poor. That's exactly why we design our subsurface with extra gravel layers and perforated pipe systems. Your turf itself will outlast the warranty, but staying on top of infill raking and seasonal cleaning keeps it looking new. We've got plenty of Lake Chatuge customers with courts that look pristine after seven years.
Clay shifts with freeze-thaw cycles, especially at Hiawassee's elevation. Our process includes compacting and grading to a slope that sheds water, plus a base layer system that lets soil move without cracking the court surface. We also recommend a ground inspection every two years. The money-back guarantee covers settling or unevenness in the first year—if something's wrong, we fix it or refund you entirely.
Absolutely, but it takes planning. Steep grades mean more complex grading work and careful slope design so water doesn't channel across the surface. Downtown Hiawassee properties tend to be flatter, but if you're further up in the foothills, expect a longer site evaluation. We've built courts on grades up to 8–10%, and they perform perfectly—it just means higher prep costs upfront.
We guarantee the turf and installation for one year: no soft spots, no seams separating, proper drainage, and no settling beyond 1/8 inch. If any of those fail, we repair it free. If you're still not satisfied after we've made repairs, we refund your install cost. We don't offer guarantees we can't keep, and we've only had to use it twice in Hiawassee—both were minor seam issues we caught early.
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