Weekend Install — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Marietta's a sports-loving town. Between the rec leagues around East Cobb and families with kids who want their own court right at home, we see a steady stream of homeowners ready to turn their backyards into legitimate play spaces. A sport court isn't just about aesthetics—though yours will look sharp—it's about creating a surface that holds up to Georgia's humidity, doesn't get slick when the afternoon thunderstorms roll through, and actually plays well year-round. We're based just 12 minutes from Marietta Square, so we know this area inside and out. The red clay soil, the shade from those mature oaks that blanket neighborhoods like Whitlock, the HOA restrictions some of your neighbors deal with—we've installed courts through all of it. Weekend installations are our specialty, which means your family can be playing by Sunday evening instead of watching construction crews the following week.
Cobb County's red clay is dense and doesn't drain like you'd want for a sport surface, so we always spec a proper base layer to keep water from pooling under your court during our wet springs. That oak canopy shade you see throughout East and West Cobb? It's beautiful for keeping things cool, but it also means moss and algae growth can be heavier than in full-sun yards. We account for that in material selection and maintenance recommendations. Lot sizes in Marietta vary significantly—some Whitlock properties are more modest, while others near Kennesaw Mountain have deeper backyards. We measure twice and design courts that maximize playable space without looking cramped or overwhelming your landscape. A few neighborhoods do have HOA guidelines about court materials and color, so we always pull those early. Georgia's humidity means we install with an eye toward long-term drainage and ventilation. A weekend timeline is tight but absolutely doable if we're locked in on Friday with a site plan and clear expectations.
Yes, but with caveats. If your yard is prepped, accessible, and under 1,500 square feet, a weekend finish is realistic. Marietta's lot layouts usually cooperate—most homes have side or backyard access without major obstacles. What kills timelines is discovering drainage problems or unexpected utility lines on Friday afternoon. That's why we do a detailed site walk beforehand. For weekend installations, you'll see us mobilize Friday and wrap Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, depending on square footage.
Red clay compacts hard and sheds water poorly, so we don't build directly on it. We excavate, add a gravel base layer for drainage, then set your court structure. Skipping this step leads to pooling water and soft spots under load. The clay itself isn't a dealbreaker—it's actually predictable to work with once you know what you're doing. Proper base prep means your court stays level and playable through our humid summers.
Shade won't damage the surface, but it slows drying time and encourages algae growth. We recommend a light annual pressure wash and possibly a shade-tolerant sealant if your court sits under heavy canopy. East Cobb and Whitlock homes get more shade than some areas, so this comes up often. It's a maintenance trade-off, not a design flaw.
Some do, especially in West Cobb subdivisions. Before we price or schedule, we pull your HOA docs and confirm color options—usually you're fine with earth tones or muted greens, but we've seen restrictions on bright blues or reds. Takes 10 minutes to verify and saves headaches later. Always worth the quick call to your HOA.
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