Pricing Guide — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Sport courts in Marietta aren't just a nice-to-have anymore—they're what homeowners in East Cobb and around Whitlock are installing to get their families off screens and into actual play. We've built dozens of these in the area, and the demand makes sense: your kids get a professional-grade surface for basketball, pickleball, or tennis without driving to Kennesaw Mountain Park or waiting for court time elsewhere. What strikes us most is how many Marietta families didn't realize they had the yard space for one until we showed them the layout options. Whether you're in a 30060 ZIP or over in the West Cobb neighborhoods, the economics work out better than most people think—especially when you factor in what you're NOT spending on leagues and facility fees. The install itself is straightforward here; we're only 12 minutes away, so we handle permits, site prep, and the actual build without the logistics headaches you'd get from an Atlanta-based crew. Sport courts hold up beautifully in our Georgia climate, and we'll walk you through the real costs so there are no surprises.
Marietta's red clay soil and that mature oak canopy have a few things to teach us about sport-court prep. First, drainage: the clay holds water longer than sandy soil, so we always recommend a proper base layer and slight grade slope. You'll have shade from those oaks, which is honestly a win in July and August, but it also means moss and algae grow faster on the court surface—manageable with periodic cleaning, but worth knowing upfront. The HOA landscape rules in some East Cobb and Whitlock communities do require approval for structures, so we handle that conversation early. Most Marietta yards we work with run 25' × 45' to 30' × 50' depending on whether you want basketball, pickleball, or a hybrid layout. Red clay staining is real if you don't seal edges properly, so we always include perimeter curbing in our installations. Winter is mild enough that freeze-thaw cycles aren't the headache they are in North Georgia, which extends your court's life. Finally, the neighborhood density around Marietta Square means some folks need sound considerations—we can discuss that during the estimate.
Yes, most installations do require a building permit, especially if the court is a permanent structure. We handle the permit application and zoning review for you—it's part of our process. The good news: Marietta approvals are typically smooth, and the timeline is predictable. We'll confirm requirements based on your specific property and neighborhood rules in East Cobb or West Cobb.
A 30' × 50' sport court in the Marietta area typically runs between $18,000 and $28,000 depending on surface type, base preparation, and site conditions. Red clay soil prep can add cost, but it's usually a modest upcharge. We'll give you a detailed estimate with all line items—no surprises. Many families find it pays for itself within 3-4 years in saved membership fees and facility charges.
It can if edges aren't sealed, but that's why we include perimeter curbing and proper drainage design. The key is addressing it during installation, not after. We've built courts all over Cobb County and know exactly what Marietta's soil requires. Regular maintenance—light cleaning and occasional sealing—keeps staining to zero.
Most Marietta sport court builds take 7–10 business days from site prep through final surface. We work around school schedules and neighborhood quiet hours. Since we're only 12 minutes away in Cobb County, we can also do follow-up maintenance or adjustments without long delays if anything needs tweaking after you start using it.
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