Base Prep — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sport courts in Kennesaw aren't just a luxury—they're a practical solution to our Georgia heat and that notorious red clay that stains everything it touches. Whether you're in Legacy Park, Stilesboro, or near Due West, you've probably noticed how fast kids tear up natural grass during summer, and how that Cobb County clay turns into a mud pit after rain. A properly built sport court gives your family a usable play surface year-round, without the constant maintenance headaches. We've installed dozens of these across Kennesaw, and the difference is night and day. Your kids get a safe, consistent playing surface for basketball, pickleball, or just general outdoor activity—and you get your weekends back instead of constantly reseeding and fighting drainage issues. The base preparation is everything. Getting it right means your court will perform well for 10+ years, even through our hot, humid summers when temperatures regularly spike above 90 degrees.
Kennesaw's heavy red clay presents a real challenge for any outdoor court installation. That clay doesn't drain naturally, so if your base prep isn't dialed in, water pools and creates soft spots that crack the playing surface. We start by excavating down to proper grade, removing the problematic clay, and replacing it with a compacted stone base that actually lets water move through it. The second consideration is our heat. With 78+ days yearly above 90 degrees, surface materials expand and contract constantly. A cheap base fails under this stress; a proper one—compacted and leveled to exact specifications—keeps everything stable. Neighborhood HOAs in Legacy Park and around Town Center at Cobb often have specific landscape requirements, so we'll verify those before breaking ground. Most Kennesaw residential lots are deep enough for a half-court setup, which is the sweet spot for families. Shade matters too—if your court sits under mature trees common in established neighborhoods, you'll see algae growth in shaded zones, so we factor that into surface recommendations and maintenance planning.
Cobb County clay is dense and compacts naturally, which blocks water instead of letting it drain through. When rain hits an improperly prepped base, water sits under the surface, softens the stone base, and eventually creates divots and cracks in the top layer. A professional base includes a drainage stone layer and proper slope—usually 1% grade—so water runs off instead of pooling. That's the difference between a court that lasts three years and one that lasts a decade.
With 78+ days above 90 degrees annually, surfaces expand and contract significantly. If the base isn't compacted evenly and firmly, expansion cracks the top layer. We use a compacted stone base rolled to exact density specifications, and we allow for thermal movement in the court design. Also, lighter colored surfaces reflect more heat, which keeps the court cooler underfoot during those brutal Kennesaw summers.
Many do. Before we start any excavation, we pull HOA guidelines specific to your neighborhood—whether that's Legacy Park, Stilesboro, or Due West. Some HOAs restrict court size, color, or setback from property lines. We handle that research upfront so there are no surprises. It's a five-minute phone call that saves headaches later.
Base work usually takes 3–5 days depending on site conditions and clay depth. We excavate, remove problematic soil, bring in compacted stone base, level to specification, and let it set. Weather matters—heavy rain can pause work, but since we're right here in Kennesaw, we're flexible with scheduling. Most courts are game-ready two to three weeks after we start.
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